Chaves County, NM

Living in Chaves County

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 25
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Commute 88
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Public Transit 22
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 34
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 14
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Schools 15
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Residents

65k Population +876 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino57%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate28%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$5.8k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$109k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$604 Median Monthly Rent +$159 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas46%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chaves County

United States45
New Mexico61

Property Crime in Chaves County

United States48
New Mexico62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 0 3
Feb 43 0 2
Mar 49 1 1
Apr 57 1 0
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 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chaves County

Inland Flooding74
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chaves County, NM

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chaves County, NM

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Lighthouse Academy
6 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Chaves County, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near Chaves County, NM

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Airports

Airports near Chaves County, NM

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Roswell Air Center
5 miles, SW
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