North Hobbs, New Mexico
North Hobbs is a community of 6,034 people in Lea County, New Mexico.
Why visit North Hobbs
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 49 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include University of the Southwest, Eagle 9, Western Heritage Museum & Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame and Green Acres Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in North Hobbs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Hobbs
North Hobbs is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, North Hobbs had a population of 6,529.
From the Wikipedia article North Hobbs, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
University of the Southwest
School · 3.8 mi
University in Hobbs, New Mexico, United States
Museums and landmarks5
Western Heritage Museum & Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame
Museum · 3.7 mi
Hall of Fame for Cowboys
C.O.R.E. - Center of Recreational Excellence
Monument and historic site · 3.4 mi
4808 N. Synergy Park BLVD, Hobbs
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes49
Koi Asian Cuisine
Restaurant · Asian · 3.4 mi
220 West Bender Boulevard, Hobbs
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 3.1 mi
3600 North Lovington Highway, Hobbs
Iron Skillet Cafe
Cafe · 3.2 mi
4428 North Lovington Highway, Hobbs
37 more on the map.
Where to stay9
Hampton Inn & Suites Hobbs
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
5420 North Lovington Highway, Hobbs
Quality Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
3610 North Lovington Highway, Hobbs
Churches and places of worship16
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Healthcare6
Map of North Hobbs
154 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 (3 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
Industrial Airpark (HBB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Hobbs 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Monument 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Lovington 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Denver City 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Eunice 23 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Seminole 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Seagraves 34 mi east, about 55 min by car
- Plains 34 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Andrews 46 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Jal 46 mi south, about 1 h 15 min 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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