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Internet and Broadband in Lea County, NM
Households with a broadband subscription, by type. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households with broadband
- 86.3%
- New Mexico 86.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 67.6%
- New Mexico 67.7%
- Cellular data plan only
- 12.5%
- New Mexico 12.4%
- No internet access
- 11.0%
- New Mexico 10.1%
Internet subscriptions by type
24,670 households. A household can have more than one type.
- Any internet subscription21,34886.5%
- Broadband of any type21,29186.3%
- Cable, fiber optic or DSL16,68267.6%
- Satellite3,17412.9%
- Cellular data plan only3,07912.5%
- Internet access without a subscription6162.5%
- No internet access2,70611.0%
To see which providers serve a specific address, use the FCC National Broadband Map at broadbandmap.fcc.gov.
How it compares
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| Area | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea County, NM | 86.3% | 67.6% | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| New Mexico | 86.5% | 67.7% | 12.4% | 10.1% |
| United States | 91.0% | 75.6% | 11.5% | 6.5% |
Cities and towns in Lea County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs | 86.5% | 71.1% | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Lovington | 89.9% | 69.1% | 16.5% | 8.5% |
| North Hobbs | 89.8% | 65.8% | 12.1% | 8.2% |
| Eunice | 78.1% | 58.5% | 13.8% | 16.5% |
| Jal | 78.6% | 48.9% | 17.5% | 20.5% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the broadband subscription rate in Lea County, NM?
- 86.3% of households in Lea County, NM have a broadband internet subscription, and 11.0% have no internet access.
- How does Lea County compare with New Mexico?
- The households with broadband in Lea County is 86.3%, compared with 86.5% for New Mexico as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates