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Living in
Artesia.
About
Life in Artesia
Artesia is a community of 12,555 people in New Mexico. The median household income is $74,915, and median home values are around $229,400. Unemployment is low at 3.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Artesia at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
30.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.7%
Foreign-Born
9.4%
Broadband Internet
88.7%
of households
Population Growth
-1.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Artesia: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Artesia, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (80.4%), and 28.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
31.2%
of residents
65 and Older
9.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.2%
of households
Married Couples
45.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.64
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Living
Rent, home values, and income in Artesia
In Artesia, home values are 8% below the NM average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.5%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,138
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $244,689 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below NM average
Unemployment in Artesia
Unemployment in Eddy County, which includes Artesia, is 1 percentage points lower than the NM average.
Unemployment rate
Artesia: Eddy County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Eddy County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Commute17.7 min avg
How Artesia residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Artesia, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 33 mi
Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW)
Regional airport · few flights46k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 19% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Artesia runs 19% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
392.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,165
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Artesia Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 42 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
83.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Eddy County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Eddy County, which includes Artesia, the most common type is high wind, with 42 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | High Wind | $1.5M |
| 2024 | 23 | High Wind | $77,000 |
| 2023 | 22 | High Wind | $460,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | High Wind | $33,900 |
| 2021 | 19 | High Wind | $44,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | High Wind | $61,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | High Wind | $133,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
338 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Eddy County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Eddy County, which includes Artesia, is typically good — 196 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
196
per year
Moderate Days
144
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Eddy County, county-wide
Climate95°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Artesia has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.1"
Annual Snowfall
3.8"
Hot Days/Year
109
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
111
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
49
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 23°F | 0.48" |
| Feb | 63°F | 27°F | 0.38" |
| Mar | 71°F | 35°F | 0.44" |
| Apr | 79°F | 42°F | 0.51" |
| May | 87°F | 52°F | 1.18" |
| Jun | 95°F | 62°F | 1.33" |
| Jul | 95°F | 66°F | 1.67" |
| Aug | 94°F | 64°F | 1.63" |
| Sep | 87°F | 57°F | 1.89" |
| Oct | 78°F | 44°F | 1.23" |
| Nov | 66°F | 32°F | 0.81" |
| Dec | 57°F | 24°F | 0.55" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Artesia
Artesia has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.0%
of residents
Artesia General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Artesia
Artesia's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Carlsbad Caverns National Park, 50 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Artesia
Artesia has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Carlsbad Caverns National Park (50 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
National Park
50 mi awayGuadalupe Mountains National Park
National Park
69 mi awayPublic Libraries in Artesia
Artesia Public Library
205 W. Quay Ave., Artesia
Cities Near Artesia
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Artesia FAQ
Is Artesia, New Mexico safe?⌄
Artesia's violent crime rate was 393 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2165 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Artesia, New Mexico?⌄
Eddy County, which includes Artesia, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Artesia, New Mexico?⌄
The average commute in Artesia is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from