Lake Arthur, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Eddy County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

438 Population 826/sq mi density

$81,875 Median Income $31,661 per capita

$113,900 Home Value $241,972 Zillow

$728 Median Rent 13.7% income on rent

61°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

1,328 Violent Crime/100K 3,473 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.2 / 5.0

$81,875 median income, 2.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$113,900 home value, $728/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,328 violent crimes/100K (250% above avg)

Education

1.4 / 5.0

4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Lake Arthur (4)

Bottomless Lakes State Park

State Park

1,439 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Brantley Lake State Park

State Park

2,664 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

National Park

High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground in the Chihuahuan Desert. Hidden beneath the surface are more than 119 caves—formed when sulfuric acid dissolved limestone leaving behind caverns of all sizes.

Entrance: $1

Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Caving, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, Shopping, Bookst...

Weather: Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located in the Chihuahuan Desert in southeast New Mexico. Summers are hot with temperatures between 90°F (32°C) and low 100s °F (38°C). Windy conditions and mild temp...

https://www.nps.gov/cave/index.htm

Living Desert State Park

State Park

374 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0