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Hope, NM
Village in Eddy County, New Mexico.
Population
49
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
40
ZIP codes
0
Hope and its ZIP codes
Hope at a glance
- Hope is about 2.3 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Hope, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eddy County. PPP loans are for Hope.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,501
34,421 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,406
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$447M
FY 2026, $7,166 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hope, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,299
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
235
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
12.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hope, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Hope
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArtesiaCity | 19 mi | 11.4 |
| MorningsideCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| AtokaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.8 |
| Lake ArthurTown | 25 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hope, NM in?
- Hope is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Hope, NM?
- About 49 people live in Hope, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hope?
- Nearby places include Artesia (19 mi), Morningside (20 mi), Atoka (20 mi), Lake Arthur (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023