Eunice, New Mexico
Eunice is a city of 3,015 people in Lea County, New Mexico, founded in 1908.
Why visit Eunice
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 5 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Eunice
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Eunice
Eunice is a city in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 3,056 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Eunice, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Outlaw Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Burger, American, Steak House, Barbecue · 0.6 mi
Main Street, Eunice
Where to stay3
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare2
Map of Eunice
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 30°F | 0.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 33°F | 0.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 40°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 48°F | 0.8 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 85°F | 57°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 93°F | 65°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 69°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 68°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 61°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 50°F | 0.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 38°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 30°F | 0.5 in | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hobbs (20 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lea County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-10-29: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2006-01-02: Southeast New Mexico Fire Complex (Fire)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2000-05-10: Severe Fire Threats (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Eunice Airport (E04) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Monument 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Hobbs 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Jal 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- North Hobbs 23 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Seminole 35 mi northeast, about 57 min by car
- Andrews 36 mi east, about 58 min by car
- Lovington 37 mi north, about 1 h by car
- McKinney Acres 37 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Kermit 40 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Denver City 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Eunice New Mexico City Hall, AllenS, Public domain
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