Chaves County, NM
Living in Chaves County
Bikeability16
Walkability25
Commute88
Public Transit22
Affordability90
Public Safety34
Airports8
Hospitals53
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
65kPopulation+876 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino57%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate28%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$5.8k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$109kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$604Median Monthly Rent+$159 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas46%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chaves County
United States45
New Mexico61
Property Crime in Chaves County
United States48
New Mexico62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 0 | 3 |
| Feb | 43 | 0 | 2 |
| Mar | 49 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 39 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chaves County
Inland Flooding74
Tornado15
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chaves County, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chaves County, NM
All Saints Catholic School
6 miles, NW
Lighthouse Academy
6 miles, NW
Gateway Christian School
7 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Chaves County, NM
University of the Southwest
85 miles, SE
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
86 miles, NE
Lubbock Christian University
147 miles, E
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
148 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chaves County, NM
Lovelace Regional Hospital-Roswell
5 miles, NW
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Artesia General Hospital
36 miles, S
Carlsbad Medical Center
65 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Chaves County, NM
Roswell Air Center
5 miles, SW
Lea County Regional Airport
86 miles, SE
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
154 miles, E
El Paso International Airport
154 miles, SW