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Livingston Wheeler, NM
Census-designated place in Eddy County, New Mexico.
Population
460
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
278
ZIP codes
0
Livingston Wheeler and its ZIP codes
Livingston Wheeler at a glance
- Livingston Wheeler is about 16 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eddy County. PPP loans are for Livingston Wheeler.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.5 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
Livingston Wheeler, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Livingston Wheeler, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.7%
U.S. 11.1% +8.6 pts
Cities near Livingston Wheeler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarlsbadCity | 1.7 mi | 31.7 |
| La HuertaCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Happy ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.1 |
| LovingVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.2 |
| MalagaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3 |
| Whites CityCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| AtokaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Livingston Wheeler, NM in?
- Livingston Wheeler is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Livingston Wheeler, NM?
- About 460 people live in Livingston Wheeler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Livingston Wheeler?
- Nearby places include Carlsbad (1.7 mi), La Huerta (4.2 mi), Happy Valley (5.1 mi), Loving (9.8 mi), Malaga (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023