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Lea County
City in New Mexico, United States
Overview
Lea County, located in southeastern New Mexico, is the heart of the Permian Basin oilfield region. The county features lively small cities, rich southwestern culture, and easy access to scenic desert landscapes. Visitors can enjoy a blend of local charm and industry-driven energy alongside unique outdoor experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Mexico
Population
74,455
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
32.79°, -103.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,160
Local Cost
$1,355
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
16.8°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
5.8°C
Record High
43.5°C
Record Low
-13.8°C
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
378 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HBB
Distance
19 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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