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Morningside, NM
Census-designated place in Eddy County, New Mexico.
Population
103
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,098
ZIP codes
0
Morningside and its ZIP codes
Morningside at a glance
- Morningside is about 63 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Morningside, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eddy County. PPP loans are for Morningside.
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
Morningside, 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
95° / 23°F
12.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morningside, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.6%
U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.3%
U.S. 11.1% +15.2 pts
Cities near Morningside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArtesiaCity | 1.2 mi | 11.4 |
| AtokaCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Lake ArthurTown | 9.6 mi | 0.5 |
| HagermanTown | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| HopeVillage | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| DexterTown | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| Loco HillsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| La HuertaCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morningside, NM in?
- Morningside is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Morningside, NM?
- About 103 people live in Morningside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morningside?
- Nearby places include Artesia (1.2 mi), Atoka (5.6 mi), Lake Arthur (9.6 mi), Hagerman (18 mi), Hope (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023