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Clovis.
About
Life in Clovis
If you're considering Clovis, know that you're looking at a practical, no-frills working town rather than a destination city. The cost of living is genuinely affordable—median home values around $170,000 and a cost-of-living index well below the national average—and the job market is reasonably stable with military, rail, dairy processing, and agricultural employment anchoring the local economy. That said, this is high plains country: expect relentless wind, dry air, spring thunderstorms that can turn severe, and the occasional tornado.
Clovis at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
21.7%
Foreign-Born
10.2%
Broadband Internet
90.3%
of households
Population Growth
-3.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Clovis: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Clovis, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (73.5%), and 26.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.6%
of residents
65 and Older
12.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.6%
of households
Married Couples
42.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.51
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% below NM average
Rent, home values, and income in Clovis
In Clovis, rent runs 7% below the NM average, and home values are 32% below the NM average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.7%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,075
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $162,649 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below NM average
Unemployment in Clovis
Unemployment in Clovis is 0.7 percentage points lower than the NM average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Clovis Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.4 min avg
How Clovis residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Clovis, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 86% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Clovis Municipal Airport (CVN)
Regional airport · few flights12k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 15% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Clovis runs 15% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
377.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,562.2
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Clovis Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 19 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
61.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Curry County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Curry County, which includes Clovis, the most common type is drought, with 19 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | High Wind | $65,000 |
| 2024 | 24 | Hail | $12,000 |
| 2023 | 37 | Drought | $4.9M |
| 2022 | 17 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 27 | Drought | $150,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Drought | None reported |
| 2019 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $502,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $62,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Curry County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2023)
Data not yet available
Climate91°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Clovis has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
19.3"
Annual Snowfall
13.4"
Hot Days/Year
70
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
96
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
63
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 26°F | 0.68" |
| Feb | 57°F | 29°F | 0.41" |
| Mar | 65°F | 35°F | 0.98" |
| Apr | 73°F | 42°F | 0.84" |
| May | 82°F | 52°F | 1.97" |
| Jun | 91°F | 62°F | 2.42" |
| Jul | 92°F | 65°F | 2.97" |
| Aug | 91°F | 64°F | 3.84" |
| Sep | 84°F | 57°F | 2.03" |
| Oct | 73°F | 45°F | 2.54" |
| Nov | 61°F | 34°F | 0.67" |
| Dec | 53°F | 27°F | 0.73" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Clovis
Clovis has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Plains Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Clovis
Clovis's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
18
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Clovis
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Clovis
Clovis Carver Public Library
701 Main St, Clovis
Cities Near Clovis
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Clovis?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Clovis FAQ
Is Clovis, New Mexico affordable?⌄
Clovis's median rent is $988/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $54,820/year. Median home value is $169,400.
Is Clovis, New Mexico safe?⌄
Clovis's violent crime rate was 378 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1562 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Clovis, New Mexico?⌄
Clovis has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Clovis, New Mexico?⌄
The cost of living in Clovis is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $988/month and median household income is $54,820/year. The median home value is $169,400. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Clovis, New Mexico?⌄
The average commute in Clovis is 16 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from