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Carlsbad
City in New Mexico, United States
Overview
Carlsbad is a charming city in southeastern New Mexico, widely known for its proximity to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. With scenic riverwalks, local festivals, and a friendly atmosphere, it's a gateway to outdoor exploration and small-town hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Mexico
Population
32,238
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
32.42°, -104.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$2,195
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
65
English
97
Temperature
17.7°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
7.1°C
Record High
43.5°C
Record Low
-13.3°C
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
304 mm
Internet Speed
160 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
3
Parks
20
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CNM
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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