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Artesia, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Eddy County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
12,555
Population
1,103/sq mi density
$77,647
Median Income
$36,351 per capita
$213,800
Home Value
$241,972 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
526
Violent Crime/100K
3,041 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$77,647 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,800 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
526 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Artesia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,424 ft (1,044 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8522°N, 104.4246°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Eddy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lea County Regional (HOB) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0526 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.6 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in |
Artesia has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (0.3").