Hondo, New Mexico

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Population in July 2007: 1,081.

Males: 549	(50.8%)
Females: 532	(49.2%)

Median resident age:	40.4 years
New Mexico median age:	34.6 years

Zip code: 88336

Estimated median household income in 2009: $37,540 (it was $28,667 in 2000)

Hondo:	$37,540
New Mexico:	$43,028

Estimated per capita income in 2009: $17,232

Hondo CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $180,084 (it was $101,200 in 2000)

Hondo:	$180,084
New Mexico:	$160,900

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $346,123; Detached houses: $434,197; Townhouses or other attached units: $984,494; Mobile homes: $112,191

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Hispanic - 628 (61.9%)
White alone - 379 (37.4%)
Two or more races - 5 (0.5%)
American Indian alone - 1 (0.10%)
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 1 (0.10%)

Races in Hondo detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Hondo: 88.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5220 feet

Land area: 690.6 square miles.

Population density: 1.6 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Hondo:

High school or higher: 74.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
Unemployed: 4.5%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Hondo CCD:

Never married: 20.3%
Now married: 61.4%
Separated: 0.9%
Widowed: 7.6%
Divorced: 10.7%

0 residents are foreign born

This place:	0.0%
New Mexico:	8.2%

According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists there was 1 registered sex offender living in Hondo, New Mexico as of June 18, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Hondo to the number of sex offenders is 1,081 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Hondo CCD: 0.4% ($365)
New Mexico: 0.7% ($699)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Las Cruces, NM (117.1 miles , pop. 74,267).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: El Paso, TX (130.5 miles , pop. 563,662).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (398.9 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Ruidoso Downs, NM (5.0 miles ), Capitan, NM (5.2 miles ), Southwest Chaves, NM (5.4 miles ), Ruidoso, NM (5.4 miles ), Roswell, NM (6.1 miles ), Mescalero, NM (6.2 miles ), Northwest Chaves, NM (6.3 miles ), Cloudcroft, NM (6.6 miles ).

Latitude: 33.35 N, Longitude: 105.17 W

Area code: 505

Unemployment in August 2012:

Here:
4.6%
New Mexico:
6.4%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries (%)
Males Females

Construction (18%)

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (18%)

Educational services (10%)

Accommodation and food services (7%)

Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)

Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)

Truck transportation (4%)

Educational services (20%)

Accommodation and food services (13%)

Health care (10%)

Arts, entertainment, and recreation (10%)

Food and beverage stores (7%)

Department and other general merchandise stores (7%)

Miscellaneous manufacturing (5%)

Most common occupations (%)
Males Females

Agricultural workers including supervisors (14%)

Carpenters (7%)

Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)

Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)

Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)

Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)

Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)

Cooks and food preparation workers (9%)

Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)

Cashiers (7%)

Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)

Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)

Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)

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Average climate in Hondo, New Mexico

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Hondo-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above New Mexico state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/19/2005 at 20:27:40, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.1 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 67.4 miles away from the city center
On 3/14/1999 at 22:43:17, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MD, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 61.2 miles away from Hondo center
On 5/23/2004 at 09:22:05, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.1 miles away from the city center
On 5/30/1999 at 19:04:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MD, 3.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 61.2 miles away from the city center
On 2/27/1990 at 13:23:22, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 91.7 miles away from Hondo center
On 6/22/2004 at 08:55:28, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 66.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lincoln County (16) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Fires: 6, Storms: 6, Winter Storms: 2, Snow: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals/medical centers near Hondo:

LINCOLN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 29 miles away; RUIDOSO, NM)
EASTERN NEW MEXICO MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 34 miles away; ROSWELL, NM)
ROSWELL REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 34 miles away; ROSWELL, NM)

Political contributions by individuals in Hondo, NM

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hondo:

New Mexico State University-Main Campus (about 118 miles; Las Cruces, NM; Full-time enrollment: 14,681)
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (about 119 miles; Las Cruces, NM; FT enrollment: 3,159)
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (about 120 miles; Portales, NM; FT enrollment: 2,746)
El Paso Community College (about 131 miles; El Paso, TX; FT enrollment: 10,943)
The University of Texas at El Paso (about 135 miles; El Paso, TX; FT enrollment: 12,687)
Central New Mexico Community College (about 146 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 8,765)
University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 147 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 19,438)

Public high school in Hondo:

HONDO HIGH (Students: 59; Location: US HWY 70 & 380 MILE MAR; Grades: 07-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Hondo:

HONDO ELEM (Students: 68; Location: US HWY 70 & 380 MILE MAR; Grades: KG-06)

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Notable locations in Hondo: Lake Windmill (A), LeRoy McKnight Ranch (B), McKnight Ranch (C), Nelson Ranch (D), Nuñez Ranch (E), Old Fears Ranch (F), Old Pruit Ranch (G), Percella Ranch (H), Peters Ranch (I), Rosendo Windmill (J), Slaughter Ranch (K), Spring (L), Torres Ranch (M), Treat Ranch (N), Wilbur McKnight Ranch (O), Watson Ranch (P), Whitetail Windmill (Q), Riley Ranch (R), Lincoln County Livestock Company (S), Bar H Farm (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Hondo include: First Baptist Church (A), Mission Fountain of Living Water Full Gospel (B), Saint Annes Chapel (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Glencoe Cemetery (1), Fritz Cemetery (2), Lincoln Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Little Flying H Lake (A), Deep Lake (B), Pond Lake (C), Galles Lake (D), South Lake (E), Lost Lake (F), Circle Diamond Lake (G), Burro Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Rio Bonito (A), Rio Ruidoso (B), Eagle Creek (C), Baca Spring Creek (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Hondo include: Lincoln Historical Marker (1), Lincoln State Monument Point of Interest (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lincoln County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Average household size:

This place:	2.6 people
New Mexico:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This place:	57.9%
Whole state:	68.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This place:	4.8%
Whole state:	6.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:

This place:	23.1%
Whole state:	18.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:

This place:	9.1%
Whole state:	7.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Hondo, NM

Hondo compared to New Mexico state average:

Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
Median age above state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage below state average.
Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.

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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Bottled, tank, or LP gas (76%)
Wood (19%)
Electricity (3%)
Utility gas (2%)
Other fuel (1%)

2004 Presidential Election results in Lincoln County New Mexico:

2008 Presidential Election results in Lincoln County New Mexico:

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Religion statistics for Hondo (based on Lincoln County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 46.17%

Here		46.2%
USA		50.2%

Adherents

Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

Name	Catholic Church	Southern Baptist Convention	Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	United Methodist Church	LDS (Mormon) Church
Adherents	48.6%	17.1%	7.4%	6.2%	4.5%
Congregations	24.3%	18.9%	2.7%	8.1%	5.4%

Name	Churches of Christ	Episcopal Church	Presbyterian Church (USA)	Church of the Nazarene	Other
Adherents	3.9%	3.7%	2.8%	1.6%	4.4%
Congregations	8.1%	2.7%	10.8%	2.7%	16.2%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4

Lincoln County:	1.93 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:	1.44 / 10,000 pop.

Number of supercenters and club stores: 1

This county:	0.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:	0.21 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13

Lincoln County:	6.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:	4.06 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 36

Here:	17.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:	7.12 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:

This county:	6.2%
New Mexico:	6.4%

Adult obesity rate:

Lincoln County:	17.4%
New Mexico:	22.1%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:

This county:	13.8%
State:	11.5%

10.69% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($44,502 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	10.69%
New Mexico average:	7.94%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Otero County, NM	1.01% ($38,690 average AGI)
from Chaves County, NM	0.87% ($34,738)
from El Paso County, TX	0.61% ($40,744)

9.52% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,436 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	9.52%
New Mexico average:	7.42%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Dona Ana County, NM	0.87% ($27,850 average AGI)
to Otero County, NM	0.85% ($25,271)
to Bernalillo County, NM	0.49% ($24,735)

Strongest AM radio stations in Hondo:

KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
KBUY (1360 AM; 5 kW; RUIDOSO, NM; Owner: WALTON STATIONS-NEW MEXICO, INC.)
KBIM (910 AM; 5 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KCRX (1430 AM; 5 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: ROSENDO CASAREZ, JR.)
KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
KRUI (1490 AM; 1 kW; RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM; Owner: M.T.D., INC.)
KTSM (690 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
KAMA (750 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hondo:

K249DD (97.7 FM; RUIDOSO, NM; Owner: ROSWELL CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
KNMB (96.7 FM; CLOUDCROFT, NM; Owner: MTD, INC.)
KIDX (101.5 FM; RUIDOSO, NM; Owner: MTD, INC.)
K240CN (95.9 FM; RUIDOSO, NM; Owner: FRIENDS OF KHFM-RUIDOSO)
K297AE (107.3 FM; RUIDOSO, NM; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
KSFX (100.5 FM; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: ROSWELL RADIO, INC.)
K205DE (88.9 FM; ALAMOGORDO, NM; Owner: PAULINO BERNAL EVANGELISM)
K256AI (99.1 FM; ALAMOGORDO, NM; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
KZZX (105.3 FM; ALAMOGORDO, NM; Owner: BURT BROADCASTING, INC.)
K215EC (91.1 FM; ALAMOGORDO, NM; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

Call Sign: W5EJ, Licensee ID: L00147506
Grant Date: 04/03/1997, Expiration Date: 02/11/2007, Cancellation Date: 03/31/2003
Registrant: Ed Juge, 3698 Los Chozas Trail, Hondo, NM 88336

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 1
Hazardous Condition: 1

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