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About Hurley

Town in New Mexico, United States

1,256Population

1 sq miArea

5,722 ftElevation

Hurley is a town in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hurley had a population of 1,256.

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Town numbers

ZIP code88043

Area code575

Living in Hurley

Housing in Hurley

$114K▼ 8.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Hurley home is worth about $114,000, down 8.8% in a year, 64% below the New Mexico typical home.

Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Hurley

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Hurley's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Hurley 0.8

New Mexico 6.5

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Hurley 11.4

New Mexico 23.5

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Hurley

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Most working residents leave Hurley for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Silver City (26%), Bayard (9%) and Las Cruces (6%). Half commute less than 10 miles.

Silver City

26%

Bayard

Las Cruces

El Paso, TX

3%Work in townlive and work in Hurley 10 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 52Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hurley →

Health in Hurley

C⁺

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 92% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with New Mexico

2better than NM·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▼ 9 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 1▼ 4 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

78.3%More adults treating high blood pressureNM 73.3% · better 85.8%More adults getting cholesterol checkedNM 83.4% · better 16.1%More adults with diabetesNM 13.2% · worse

Care nearby

Gila Regional Medical CenterSilver City · 10.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Hms Cobre Health ClinicBayard · 4.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Hurley · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hurley →

Natural hazards in Hurley

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🔥 Wildfire

0Does Hurley flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 11 declared for Grant County

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Climate in Hurley

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Hurley has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

56° / 26°Winter

73° / 38°Spring

89° / 58°Summer

73° / 41°Fall

How much snow does Hurley get?About 1 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 8, with the last in spring around Apr 4.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Hurley

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School Grade A-

The public schools Hurley’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 82% of New Mexico’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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Hurley ElementaryElementary · Grades PK–5 · 114 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NM. Ratings are from neighbors.