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Elida, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Roosevelt County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
151 Population 148/sq mi density
$51,818 Median Income $75,758 per capita
$46,300 Home Value $135,547 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
184 Violent Crime/100K 3,250 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,818 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$46,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Elida enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,362 ft (1,330 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates33.9469°N, 103.6531°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyRoosevelt County County
Nearest AirportClovis Regional (CVN)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 12.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.6 / 100
Community Resilience2.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 1, 2025.

Mar 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.3 128 km
Apr 1, 2025 22 km S of Newkirk, New Mexico M3.0 115 km
Jun 29, 2020 22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico M2.9 134 km
Aug 18, 2017 13 km SW of Newkirk, New Mexico M2.8 131 km
Jun 29, 2020 23 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico M2.8 133 km
Jun 28, 2020 23 km NW of Monument, New Mexico M2.8 135 km
Jun 28, 2020 23 km NW of Monument, New Mexico M2.8 134 km
Jun 28, 2020 21 km NW of Monument, New Mexico M2.8 135 km
Jun 28, 2020 22 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico M2.7 133 km
Jun 28, 2020 20 km NW of Monument, New Mexico M2.7 136 km
Jun 29, 2020 21 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico M2.7 132 km
Jun 28, 2020 22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico M2.7 135 km
Jun 28, 2020 22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico M2.7 135 km
Jun 29, 2020 21 km NW of Monument, New Mexico M2.7 135 km
Jun 30, 2020 22 km NW of Monument, New Mexico M2.7 135 km
Jun 29, 2020 5 km SSW of Newkirk, New Mexico M2.7 133 km
Jun 28, 2020 21 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico M2.6 133 km
Jun 29, 2020 22 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico M2.6 133 km
Apr 30, 2022 8 km E of Anton, Texas M2.6 147 km
Jun 28, 2020 22 km SSW of Lovington, New Mexico M2.6 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

234 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 42 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 21, 1963 EF3 67 km 0
May 24, 1957 EF3 78 km 0
May 23, 2022 EF2 82 km 0
May 26, 2019 EF2 33 km 0
Mar 23, 2007 EF2 93 km 0
Mar 23, 2007 EF2 55 km 2
Mar 23, 2007 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 27, 1992 EF2 67 km 0
Mar 27, 1992 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 3, 1989 EF2 93 km 0
May 7, 1972 EF2 47 km 0
Apr 18, 1971 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 18, 1971 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 17, 1970 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 25, 1965 EF2 39 km 0
Jun 9, 1965 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 9, 1965 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 12, 1964 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 12, 1964 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 11, 1964 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MCDONALD (92,790 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 MCDONALD 92,790 93 km
2011 ENTERPRISE 77,368 99 km
2009 CATO 53,730 49 km
2011 TIRE 44,942 45 km
2018 206 40,247 60 km
2000 VALENTINE COMPLEX 35,678 78 km
2000 JOHNNY 34,324 85 km
2011 WINDY 24,687 88 km
2005 RANGE 24,643 34 km
2008 FOUR LAKES 23,770 67 km
2011 KIZER 5 20,859 42 km
1988 FORT 20,320 96 km
2018 380 19,287 69 km
1988 TATUM 15,149 87 km
2011 JACKIE 14,622 81 km
2006 JET 13,889 24 km
2017 1 SOUTH ANTELOPE 12,107 52 km
1989 CAPROCK 11,492 45 km
2006 TATUM WEST 10,960 74 km
1998 UNNAMED 10,358 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 0.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 0.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
November 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Elida has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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