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Eddy County

City in North Dakota, United States

Overview

Eddy County, anchored by Carlsbad and Artesia, sits in the heart of southeastern New Mexico. Known for its stunning caves, oil history, and southwestern hospitality, it's an ideal base for exploring Carlsbad Caverns National Park and the surrounding desert landscapes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Dakota
Population
62,314
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
47.72°, -98.90°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,195
Local Cost
$1,310
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
5.5°C
Summer Avg
20.6°C
Winter Avg
-10.4°C
Record High
41.0°C
Record Low
-40.6°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
523 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DVL
Distance
44 km

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: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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