Lake Arthur, NM
Living in Lake Arthur
Bikeability5
Walkability20
Commute62
Public Transit6
Affordability91
Public Safety41
Airports6
Hospitals49
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
479Population+219 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-10 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino59%
Education
Less than high school30%
High school graduate28%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income-$2.6k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+16% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office19%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$82kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$383Median Monthly Rent+$208 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached69%
Mobile home31%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K37%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K3%
$250K to $299K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
LP gas12%
Utility gas38%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake Arthur
United States45
New Mexico61
Chaves County67
Property Crime in Lake Arthur
United States48
New Mexico62
Chaves County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 42 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 47 | 1 | 3 |
| Apr | 55 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 46 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 39 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake Arthur
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding97
Tornado27
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake Arthur, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake Arthur, NM
Lighthouse Academy
30 miles, NW
Gateway Christian School
31 miles, N
All Saints Catholic School
31 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Lake Arthur, NM
University of the Southwest
70 miles, E
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
100 miles, NE
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
141 miles, SE
Lubbock Christian University
146 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake Arthur, NM
Artesia General Hospital
11 miles, S
Lovelace Regional Hospital-Roswell
30 miles, N
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
31 miles, N
Carlsbad Medical Center
39 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Lake Arthur, NM
Roswell Air Center
23 miles, NW
Lea County Regional Airport
70 miles, E
El Paso International Airport
143 miles, SW
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
146 miles, SE