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Hurley, NM
Town in Grant County, New Mexico.
Population
1,044
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,023
ZIP codes
0
Hurley and its ZIP codes
Hurley at a glance
- Hurley is about 59 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,202 a year, 43% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,700 (64% below New Mexico) and median rent is $545 a month.
Local data for Hurley, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hurley, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,202
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$89,700
Median rent
$545/mo
Homeownership
84.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
53.0
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (754), Irish Americans (104), German Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Hurley.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,483
9,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,768
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$364M
FY 2026, $12,922 per person
How people get to work
Hurley, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.4%
- Carpooled0.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hurley, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
909
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
42
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 32°F
16.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hurley, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.6%
U.S. 11.1% +6.5 pts
Cities near Hurley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North HurleyCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.5 |
| BayardCity | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| CobreCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Santa ClaraVillage | 5.9 mi | 2 |
| Arenas ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 4.1 |
| RosedaleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.8 |
| HanoverCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Silver CityTown | 9.6 mi | 10.1 |
| TyroneCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Little Walnut VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| Pinos AltosCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Casas AdobesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| MimbresCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| San LorenzoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| White SignalCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.4 |
| FaywoodCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hurley, NM in?
- Hurley is in Grant County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Hurley, NM?
- About 1,044 people live in Hurley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hurley?
- Nearby places include North Hurley (1.7 mi), Bayard (3.8 mi), Cobre (5.8 mi), Santa Clara (5.9 mi), Arenas Valley (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023