Artesia, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
12,555 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,647 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$213,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$394 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$783 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Eddy County
6
Carlsbad-Artesia Urban Area
6
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Eddy County
6
Carlsbad-Artesia Urban Area
6
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 2 40
Feb 0 3 44
Mar 1 0 51
Apr 1 0 59
May 1 0 68
Jun 2 0 75
Jul 2 0 77
Aug 2 0 76
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 1 0 60
Nov 1 1 49
Dec 1 3 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NM State Senate District 32, NM State House District 54, NM
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Schools

Artesia Park Junior High
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Yucca Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Artesia High
1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

New Mexico Military Institute
39 miles, N • 2.3 star
University of the Southwest
72 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Artesia General Hospital
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Carlsbad Medical Center
30 miles, S • 2.3 star
Lovelace Regional Hospital-Roswell
39 miles, N • 3.2 star
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
40 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Roswell Air Center
32 miles, N • 1 star
Lea County Regional Airport
71 miles, SE • 1 star
El Paso International Airport
135 miles, W • 1.9 star
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