Roswell, NM
Living in Roswell
Bikeability18
Walkability27
Commute92
Public Transit24
Affordability93
Public Safety29
Airports8
Hospitals51
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools6
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
48kPopulation+527 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian36%
Hispanic or Latino58%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate26%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$105kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$611Median Monthly Rent+$157 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas53%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Roswell
United States45
New Mexico61
Chaves County67
Property Crime in Roswell
United States48
New Mexico62
Chaves County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 0 | 4 |
| Feb | 43 | 0 | 3 |
| Mar | 49 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr | 57 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 39 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Roswell
Inland Flooding58
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Roswell, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Roswell, NM
Lighthouse Academy
3 miles, NW
Gateway Christian School
4 miles, NW
All Saints Catholic School
4 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Roswell, NM
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
88 miles, NE
University of the Southwest
88 miles, SE
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
145 miles, W
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
149 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Roswell, NM
Lovelace Regional Hospital-Roswell
3 miles, N
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
3 miles, N
Artesia General Hospital
37 miles, S
Lincoln County Medical Center
64 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Roswell, NM
Roswell Air Center
5 miles, S
Lea County Regional Airport
90 miles, SE
El Paso International Airport
153 miles, SW
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
157 miles, E