Melrose, NM
Living in Melrose
Bikeability5
Walkability19
Commute48
Public Transit5
Affordability100
Public Safety79
Airports6
Hospitals42
Colleges12
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
600Population-123 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate31%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$24k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+16% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector48%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Military5%
Sales and office14%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$82kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$458Median Monthly Rent+$135 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home22%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K14%
$250K to $299K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas4%
Utility gas65%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Melrose
United States45
New Mexico61
Curry County49
Property Crime in Melrose
United States48
New Mexico62
Curry County71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (16%)(80%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 42 | 0 | 3 |
| Mar | 49 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melrose
Inland Flooding76
Tornado17
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Melrose, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Melrose, NM
Clovis Christian Schools
27 miles, E
St Anthony Catholic School
75 miles, E
First Baptist Kindergarten
75 miles, E
All Saints Catholic School
86 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Melrose, NM
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
24 miles, SE
West Texas A & M University
105 miles, E
Wayland Baptist University
110 miles, E
Lubbock Christian University
114 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Melrose, NM
Plains Regional Medical Center
23 miles, E
Roosevelt General Hospital
24 miles, SE
Dr Dan C Trigg Memorial Hospital
50 miles, N
Muleshoe Area Medical Center
53 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Melrose, NM
Roswell Air Center
94 miles, SW
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
116 miles, SE
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
122 miles, NE
Lea County Regional Airport
123 miles, S