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Roswell, NM
New Mexico · Chaves County
Roswell is a mid-size city in New Mexico with a population of 47,823. Residents earn $50,294 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
47,823
Population
1,609/sq mi density
$50,294
Median Income
$28,418 per capita
$139,200
Home Value
$171,380 Zillow
$840
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
850
Violent Crime/100K
3,772 property/100K
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,294 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,200 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
850 violent crimes/100K (124% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
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Mines
13
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers
3
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Historic Markers Near Roswell, NM
3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Roswell, NM.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Walker Air Force Base | 1941-1967. Marker is at the intersection of Relief Route and South Main Street (U.S. 285), on the right when traveling east on Relief Route. |
| Continental Oil Company Station 1 | Marker is on North Main Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| Roswell | Population 50,000 - Elevation 3,612. Marker is on SE Main Street (U.S. 285) 0.4 miles north of East Brasher Road, on the right when traveling north. |