Chaparral, NM

Living in Chaparral

Bikeability3
Walkability1
Commute26
Public Transit8
Affordability100
Public Safety78
Airports30
Hospitals26
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

14kPopulation+897 (2010–19)
32  y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian12%
Hispanic or Latino86%
Multiracial1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school42%
High school graduate19%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$25kMedian Household Income-$625 (2010–19)
57%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K50%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector65%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office17%
Service28%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$78kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$440Median Monthly Rent+$81 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached31%
Mobile home68%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 198929%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas33%
Utility gas24%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chaparral

United States45
New Mexico61
Las Cruces Metro Area18
Doña Ana County18

Property Crime in Chaparral

United States48
New Mexico62
Las Cruces Metro Area31
Doña Ana County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump37%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan4411
Feb4910
Mar5500
Apr6300
May7200
Jun8010
Jul8120
Aug8020
Sep7410
Oct6410
Nov5200
Dec4412

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chaparral

Inland Flooding82
Tornado8
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