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Who Gets Benefits in Lea County, NM
Households that received SNAP, SSI, Social Security or cash public assistance in the last 12 months. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households getting SNAP
- 19.8%
- New Mexico 19.2%
- Households getting SSI
- 4.2%
- New Mexico 6.1%
- With Social Security income
- 25.5%
- New Mexico 35.8%
- With cash public assistance
- 3.4%
- New Mexico 3.5%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)4,88619.8%
- Social Security income6,29825.5%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1,0454.2%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)8443.4%
See eligibility rules and how to apply: SNAP, SSI, Social Security COLA.
How it compares
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| Area | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea County, NM | 19.8% | 4.2% | 25.5% | 3.4% |
| New Mexico | 19.2% | 6.1% | 35.8% | 3.5% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Cities and towns in Lea County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs | 23.1% | 4.2% | 25.4% | 4.0% |
| Lovington | 19.9% | 1.7% | 21.8% | 1.5% |
| North Hobbs | 15.1% | 6.3% | 25.3% | 1.7% |
| Eunice | 15.6% | 5.9% | 28.6% | 9.1% |
| Jal | 17.2% | 0.0% | 31.7% | 5.1% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Lea County, NM?
- 19.8% of households in Lea County, NM received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 25.5% had Social Security income.
- How does Lea County compare with New Mexico?
- The households getting snap in Lea County is 19.8%, compared with 19.2% for New Mexico as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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