The Town FilesClovis, New Mexico
City in Curry County · population 38,567 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $169,400
- Household income
- $54,820
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 31.9
Clovis is a city of 38,567 people in Curry County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $169,400, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks more vibrant than 97% of New Mexico towns, more walkable than 96% of New Mexico towns, better for cycling than 96% of New Mexico towns.
How Clovis ranks
Percentile among New Mexico towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Mexico towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clovis is worth $169,400, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $54,820, which is more affordable than 58% of New Mexico towns. Median rent is $988 a month. 62.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clovis | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,400 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $988 | $916 |
| Median household income | $54,820 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 62.1% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Clovis
| People | Clovis | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.7% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 13.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.2% | — |
| Work from home | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 16.4 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 82.9% |
Weather in Clovis
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 26.0°F. About 20.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.4 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 70 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 96 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clovis since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 23, 2007 about 1.3 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 35 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 23, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 146 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 18, 1961.
Severe weather in Curry County since 1996
Curry County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2011 | Fire | FM-2897: Tire Fire |
| April 2, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1690: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3229: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Curry County
Curry County had 18,303 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,746 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Clovis itself the ACS puts it at 8.8%.
Public schools in Clovis
18 public schools with 7,528 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLOVIS HIGH | 9-12 | 1,514 | 17.6 |
| W D GATTIS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 556 | 15.4 |
| CLOVIS HS FRESHMAN ACADEMY | 9-9 | 533 | 13.3 |
| MARSHALL 6TH GRADE ACADEMY | 6-6 | 517 | 12.0 |
| YUCCA MIDDLE | 7-8 | 455 | 15.7 |
| MESA ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 418 | 15.5 |
| ZIA ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 399 | 14.8 |
| BARRY ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 384 | 17.5 |
| PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 374 | 16.3 |
| ARTS ACADEMY AT BELLA VISTA | PK-5 | 374 | 16.3 |
| LOCKWOOD ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 341 | 14.2 |
| SANDIA ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 316 | 15.8 |
Towns near Clovis
- Portales, NM20.3 mi · 12,137 people · home $133,400
Clovis questions
Is Clovis, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clovis scores better for retirees than 21% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 6%. 12.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.9).
How much does a house cost in Clovis?
The median owner-occupied home in Clovis is valued at $169,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,820, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $988 a month.
What is the weather like in Clovis?
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 26.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 20.1 inches of precipitation a year and 13.4 inches of snow.
Does Clovis get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clovis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 23, 2007. The typical New Mexico town has had 3.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)