Artesia, NM
Living in Artesia
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute98
Public Transit1
Affordability78
Public Safety38
Airports7
Hospitals45
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian43%
Hispanic or Latino53%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate40%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty
17 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office24%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$178kMedian Home Value+$83k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$674Median Monthly Rent+$281 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity46%
LP gas2%
Utility gas50%
Crime
Violent Crime in Artesia
United States45
New Mexico61
Eddy County60
Property Crime in Artesia
United States48
New Mexico62
Eddy County67
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 43 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 49 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr | 57 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 47 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 39 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Artesia
Inland Flooding64
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Artesia, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Artesia, NM
Colleges
Colleges near Artesia, NM
University of the Southwest
72 miles, E
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
110 miles, NE
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso
139 miles, SW
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
139 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Artesia, NM
Artesia General Hospital
1 miles, E
Carlsbad Medical Center
30 miles, S
Lovelace Regional Hospital-Roswell
39 miles, N
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
40 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Artesia, NM
Roswell Air Center
32 miles, N
Lea County Regional Airport
71 miles, E
El Paso International Airport
135 miles, SW
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
144 miles, SE