Carlsbad, New Mexico

Population 26,349

Carlsbad is located in Eddy County, NM. The population is 26,349, making Carlsbad the largest city in Eddy County.

There are 18 public schools in Carlsbad with an average Homefacts rating of B-. , and there are 46 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Carlsbad is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Carlsbad property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Carlsbad include Livingston Wheeler, Happy Valley and La Huerta.

Carlsbad Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 13.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.2%

Crime Rate

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Registered Offenders

22.43% Higher than national avg.
  • 46 offenders in Carlsbad
  • 17.46 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

96 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 15
  • Tanks & Spills: 78

Unemployment

Moderate 4.3%
  • New Mexico unemployment average: 4.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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18 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 18 K-12 public schools in Carlsbad, NM and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Carlsbad's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
1 Private School

St Edward School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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290 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Carlsbad, NM issued 290 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 290 permits, 118 were issued for single family homes and 172 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Carlsbad, NM issued 108 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $758
  • 1 Bedroom: $763
  • 2 Bedrooms: $924
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,322
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,599

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Environmental Hazards

96 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (124/124)
    Carlsbad, NM has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Carlsbad, NM is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.86 Average
    Carlsbad, NM is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 43.58°
  • February 47.95°
  • March 57.33°
  • April 65.38°
  • May 72.31°
  • June 82.7°
  • July 81.52°
  • August 82.4°
  • September 73.8°
  • October 64.18°
  • November 52.25°
  • December 41.17°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Carlsbad, NM

Earthquakes
Carlsbad, NM has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Carlsbad, NM has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Carlsbad, NM has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Carlsbad, NM has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Carlsbad, NM: $58,292

Unemployment

Unemployment in Carlsbad is 4.3%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.02%
White Collar - 48.98%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Susana Martinez
  • Sen. Martin Heinrich
  • Sen. Tom Udall

City Representatives

  • Steve Pearce

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

26 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

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