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Hobbs, NM vs Elk City, OK

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- Elk City has 63% less violent crime than Hobbs.
- Elk City has 40% less property crime than Hobbs.
 Hobbs, NMElk City, OKUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock13.222.7
 Property Crime62.8  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Hobbs    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Hobbs, New Mexico is a growing city on the eastern edge of the New Mexico- texas border. The people are friendly and hard working. The school system is in the top tier  More

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Over 15 years ago

Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region 2. Affordable place to live 3. Nice physical setting and climate Cons: 1. Very high crime rate 2.  More

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Reviews for Elk City    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Elk City has very friendly people! The climate is very good. Not exceptionally cold in the winter. Very little snow. Summers can be hot but not a lot of days of  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Hobbs, New MexicoCrime Index
 Tatum, NM15
 Monument, NM16.85
 Nadine, NM17.95
 Lovington, NM21
 Eunice, NM21.75
 Jal, NM21.85
 North Hobbs, NM31
 Hobbs, NM49.45

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