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Jobs in Hobbs, New Mexico, United States
Hobbs is a city located in Lea County in the US State of New Mexico. It has a population of around 35,000 inhabitants.
Founded in 1907, the city’s motto is “It all happens here,” which may be a tad optimistic.
Oil Country
Hobbs started life as a small homestead at the turn of the century. Nothing much happened until 1927, when oil was discovered. A refinery was constructed the following year, and the population of the town exploded. Oil remains a crucial industry to the town up to this day.
The Soaring Society Of America is based here, along with a race track and a casino. The city is also well supplied with parks and other outdoor recreation facilities, of which there are 8.
There are a wide range of restaurants and bars in town, some grouped in a small downtown commercial district, and others in the conveniently placed Broadmoor Shopping mall, located in the north of the city.
Key Facts:
- Median Age: 31.3
- Median Household Income: $56,905
- Median Property Value: $113,200
- Cost of Living: 9% lower than state average, 14% lower than national average
- Unemployment Rate: 6%
- Crime Rate: 90% higher than national average
Oil is King in the Job Market
Just as the oil industry initially powered the growth of Hobbs into a city all those years ago, today it continues to sustain the city. The oil industry is by far the largest employer in the city, with around 17% of all the jobs here directly connected to it.
Retail, at 11% and Accommodation and Food at 8% are the next biggest employing industries, and indicative of a town with excellent commercial amenities for all to enjoy.
Construction also thrives here, at 8% of the workforce, whilst healthcare (8%) and Education (7%) are also big employers.
