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Capitan, NM
New Mexico · Lincoln County
Capitan is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 1,262. Residents earn $50,299 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,262
Population
387/sq mi density
$50,299
Median Income
$35,120 per capita
$128,800
Home Value
$243,507 Zillow
$914
Median Rent
19.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
212
Violent Crime/100K
706 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,299 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,800 home value, $914/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K (44% below avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
3
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers Near Capitan, NM
3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Capitan, NM.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Lincoln | Marker is on Billy the Kid Trail (U.S. 380 at milepost 98.4), on the right when traveling east. |
| San Juan Church | Marker is on U.S. 380 at milepost 97.8, on the right when traveling east. |
| Smokey Bear Historical Park | Marker is on Smokey Bear Boulevard (U.S. 380 at milepost 85), on the left when traveling east. |