Living in Hidalgo County, New Mexico
Hidalgo County is a county in New Mexico with a population of around 4,423. The main communities are Lordsburg.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,165/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $108K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.6%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings warm winters (highs around 57°F) and hot summers (highs around 89°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has wildfire risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.
Demographics
The county votes lean Republican.
Hidalgo County, New Mexico
Home price trend in Hidalgo County
Top Cities and towns in Hidalgo County
Lordsburg
Population: 2,797
Home price:NA
Demographics & Amenities in Hidalgo County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
NA
Average Family Size
3.15
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
Signup now
Amount of veterans
Amount of veterans
Signup now
Average travel time to work
Average travel time to work
Signup now
Hazards in Hidalgo County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively ModerateHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively ModerateHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Hidalgo County
Average Summer temperature
87°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
5.24 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
Signup now
Mountains
Mountains
Signup now
Humidity
Humidity
Signup now
Economy in Hidalgo County
Per Capita Personal Income
Per Capita Personal Income
Signup now
Homeownership rate (%)
Homeownership rate (%)
Signup now
Employment rate
51.7%
Total Employer Establishments
43,587
Poverty (%)
18.4%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.6%
Vacant Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
Signup now
Mean Hours Worked (male)
Mean Hours Worked (male)
Signup now
Mean Hours Worked (female)
Mean Hours Worked (female)
Signup now
Laws and Rights in Hidalgo County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inHidalgo County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Hidalgo County
Robbery
0.22/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
4.57/ per 1000
Burglary
5.88/ per 1000
Arson
0.44/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
5.01/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Hidalgo County