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Lovington, New Mexico

Introduction to Lovington, New Mexico

Lovington, New Mexico, in Lea county, is 95 miles NW of Odessa, Texas and 200 miles NE of El Paso, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 9,471.

Lovington History

Lovington was primarily a ranching and farming center at the time of its establishment. The city’s first store was established in 1908. The discovery of oil at Denton Pool in 1950 led to its rapid development and urbanization. It is the county seat of Lea County, which was established on March 17, 1917.

Lovington and nearby Attractions

  • Lea County Museum
  • Ocotillo Park Golf Course
  • Chaparral Park
  • Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame
  • Thelma A. Webber Southwest Heritage Room

Things To Do In Lovington

The town of Lovington has a number of parks and recreational centers offering outdoor and indoor recreational facilities. The Lea County Museum has a large collection of artifacts and memorabilia related to the town’s history. The Ocotillo Park Golf Course provides excellent facilities for golfers.

Lovington Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available at Lea County Regional Airport.

Lovington Higher Education

Institutes of higher education near Lovington include South Plains College, Eastern New Mexico University, Odessa College and Midland College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyLovington Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Lovington Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Lovington Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Lovington, NM

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty24
College Educated Adults23
Median Family Income13
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times64
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents107
Seasonal and Vacation Housing52
Housing Recently Built53
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime36
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