Lordsburg, NM

Lordsburg, New Mexico

Lordsburg, New Mexico, in Hidalgo county, is 116 miles W of Las Cruces, New Mexico (center to center) and 130 miles E of Tucson, Arizona. The city is home to some 3,379 residents.

The People and Families of Lordsburg

In Lordsburg, about 49% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Lordsburg tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lordsburg had a median family income of $28,026.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Lordsburg.

Lordsburg Housing

According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in Lordsburg was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Lordsburg.

Commuting

In Lordsburg, 88% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Lordsburg let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Lordsburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Lordsburg, NM

Comparing Lordsburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Lordsburg Almanac

Lordsburg Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lordsburg Public Libraries

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Lordsburg Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lordsburg residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lordsburg, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Lordsburg High Schools (2004)

LORDSBURG HIGH
501 W. FOURTH ST.
505-542-3782
Serves 197 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Lordsburg Colleges

(List of All New Mexico Colleges)

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