Capitan, NM

Living in Capitan

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 36
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 86
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 16
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Schools 6
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Residents

1.5k Population -226 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age -5 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -19% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate38%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income -$2.8k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -11% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government21%
Private sector55%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office21%
Service27%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$153k Median Home Value +$23k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$566 Median Monthly Rent +$106 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -16% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached39%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home57%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K36%
$200K to $249K14%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
LP gas6%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas70%
Wood11%

Crime

Violent Crime in Capitan

United States45
New Mexico61
Lincoln County58

Property Crime in Capitan

United States48
New Mexico62
Lincoln County56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump79%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 1 4
Feb 41 1 3
Mar 47 1 2
Apr 55 1 1
May 63 1 0
Jun 71 2 0
Jul 73 3 0
Aug 72 3 0
Sep 66 2 0
Oct 56 1 0
Nov 45 1 1
Dec 37 1 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Capitan

Inland Flooding75
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Capitan, NM

Private Schools

Private Schools near Capitan, NM

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Imago Dei Academy
49 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Capitan, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near Capitan, NM

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Airports

Airports near Capitan, NM

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Roswell Air Center
64 miles, E
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