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La Huerta, NM
Census-designated place in Eddy County, New Mexico.
Population
1,288
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
849
ZIP codes
0
La Huerta and its ZIP codes
La Huerta at a glance
- La Huerta is about 49 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,861, 23% above the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $345,100 (39% above New Mexico).
Local data for La Huerta, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Huerta, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,861
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$345,100
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
33.8%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (198), French Americans (113), Polish Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eddy County. PPP loans are for La Huerta.
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
How people get to work
La Huerta, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.8%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Huerta, 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
97° / 30°F
12.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Huerta, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near La Huerta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Happy ValleyCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Livingston WheelerCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.7 |
| CarlsbadCity | 4.4 mi | 31.7 |
| LovingVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| MalagaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3 |
| Whites CityCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| AtokaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 6.8 |
| Loco HillsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.9 |
| ArtesiaCity | 30 mi | 11.4 |
| MorningsideCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Huerta, NM in?
- La Huerta is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of La Huerta, NM?
- About 1,288 people live in La Huerta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Huerta?
- Nearby places include Happy Valley (3.3 mi), Livingston Wheeler (4.2 mi), Carlsbad (4.4 mi), Loving (14 mi), Malaga (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023