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Eddy County

Population in July 2008: 107. Population change since 2000: 0.0%
 

Males: 56  (52.3%)
Females: 51  (47.7%)

Median resident age:  42.2 years
New Mexico median age:  34.6 years

Zip code: 88250


Estimated median household income in 2008: $24,251 (it was $17,639 in 2000)
Hope:  $24,251
New Mexico:  $43,508

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $18,431

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $50,337 (it was $25,600 in 2000)
Hope:  $50,337
New Mexico:  $165,100

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $68,077; Detached houses: $95,828; Mobile homes: $24,833; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $22,500

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Races in Hope:

  • White Non-Hispanic (68.2%)
  • Hispanic (16.8%)
  • American Indian (16.8%)
  • Two or more races (16.8%)
  • Other race (4.7%)
  • Black (0.9%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Hope: 77.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (53.3%), English (18.7%), Dutch (4.7%), French (2.8%), French Canadian (2.8%), German (2.8%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4086 feet

Land area: 1.16 square miles.

Population density: 92 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Hope

  • High school or higher: 61.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 9.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 37.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Hope village

  • Never married: 12.9%
  • Now married: 49.5%
  • Separated: 4.0%
  • Widowed: 22.8%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

4 residents are foreign born (3.7% Latin America).

This village:  3.7%
New Mexico:  8.2%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this village in May 2009.

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

Hope:  0.8% ($199)
New Mexico:  0.7% ($699)

Hope satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: El Paso, TX (121.5 miles , pop. 563,662).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (427.9 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Artesia, NM (4.3 miles ), Southwest Chaves, NM (4.7 miles ), Lake Arthur, NM (5.0 miles ), Hagerman, NM (5.6 miles ), Dexter, NM (5.8 miles ), Carlsbad North, NM (6.2 miles ), Loco Hills, NM (6.3 miles ), Carlsbad, NM (6.3 miles ).

Latitude: 32.81 N, Longitude: 104.73 W

Area code: 505

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Population change in the 1990s: +9 (+9.2%).



Average climate in Hope, New Mexico

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Hope-area historical tornado activity is above New Mexico state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1976, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 23.5 miles away from the Hope village center injured 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 8/11/1974, a category 2 tornado 30.6 miles away from the village center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Hope-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 49% 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 22.4 miles away from Hope 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 16.4 miles away from the city 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 22.1 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 16.9 miles away from Hope center
On 6/22/2004 at 08:55:28, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 21.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/21/2003 at 02:03:09, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 16.7 miles away from Hope center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Hope:
  • ARTESIA GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; ARTESIA, NM)
  • CARLSBAD MEDICAL CENTER (about 32 miles; CARLSBAD, NM)
  • EASTERN NEW MEXICO MEDICAL CENTER (about 38 miles; ROSWELL, NM)

Political contributions by individuals in Hope, NM

Airports located in Hope:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hope:
  • EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 121 miles; EL PASO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 11,127)
  • NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 124 miles; LAS CRUCES, NM; FT enrollment: 12,562)
  • NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY-DONA ANA (about 124 miles; LAS CRUCES, NM; FT enrollment: 2,380)
  • EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 124 miles; PORTALES, NM; FT enrollment: 2,955)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (about 127 miles; EL PASO, TX; FT enrollment: 12,071)
  • SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE (about 146 miles; LEVELLAND, TX; FT enrollment: 3,851)
  • ODESSA COLLEGE (about 149 miles; ODESSA, TX; FT enrollment: 2,555)

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Notable location: Hope Weather Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Hope Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Court: Hope Municipal Court (City Hall).

 
Drinking water stations with addresses in Hope that have no violations reported:
  • HOPE WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 125, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This village:  2.4 people
New Mexico:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  60.0%
Whole state:  68.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  0.0%
Whole state:  6.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  20.2%
Whole state:  18.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  5.3%
Whole state:  7.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Hope, NM



Hope compared to New Mexico state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School



Hope travel time to work


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2004 Presidential Election results in Eddy County New Mexico:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (76%)
  • Electricity (16%)
  • Wood (8%)


Religion statistics for Hope

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 74.04%
Here74.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristAssemblies of God
Adherents44.5%31.5%6.2%5.6%3.6%
Congregations7.3%23.2%11.0%13.4%8.5%
NameEpiscopal ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Presbyterian Church (USA)Church of the NazareneOther
Adherents1.2%1.1%1.1%0.8%4.2%
Congregations2.4%2.4%2.4%3.7%25.6%
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.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$2,161$25,9320$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$350
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$850
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$654
Totals for Government 1$2,161$25,9323$1,854



Hope government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,000
  • Current Operations - Fire Protection: $40,000
    Financial Administration: $38,000
    Regular Highways: $33,000
    Police Protection: $33,000
    Parks & Recreation: $4,000
    General - Other: $4,000
    Sewerage: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $26,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $77,000
    Interest Earnings: $14,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $21,000
    Financial Administration: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $197,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $38,000
    Highways: $5,000
    All Other: $2,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $8,000
    Property: $3,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $43,000

6.13% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,773 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.13%
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 Chaves County, NM  0.48% ($29,488 average AGI)
from Lea County, NM  0.34% ($40,105)
from Bernalillo County, NM  0.34% ($25,250)


5.98% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,925 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.98%
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 Chaves County, NM  0.61% ($32,485 average AGI)
to Dona Ana County, NM  0.41% ($31,309)
to Bernalillo County, NM  0.36% ($32,915)


Strongest AM radio stations in Hope:
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KBIM (910 AM; 5 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSVP (990 AM; 1 kW; ARTESIA, NM)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
  • KCRX (1430 AM; 5 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: ROSENDO CASAREZ, JR.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTSM (690 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAMA (750 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KBUY (1360 AM; 5 kW; RUIDOSO, NM; Owner: WALTON STATIONS-NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KATK (740 AM; 1 kW; CARLSBAD, NM; Owner: CARLSBAD RADIO, INC.)
  • KBNA (920 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))

Strongest FM radio stations in Hope:
  • KTZA (92.9 FM; ARTESIA, NM; Owner: PECOS VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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)
  • KBIM-FM (94.9 FM; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCDY (104.1 FM; CARLSBAD, NM; Owner: KAMQ, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Hope:
  • KOCT (Channel 6; CARLSBAD, NM; Owner: KOAT HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)


Hope fatal accident list:
Dec 13, 1975 12:41 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 4
  • HOPE FINAL, 2.3 Mi Se Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WQIS589
    Assigned Frequencies : 6790.62 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/02/2008, Expiration Date: 05/02/2018, Certifier: Joel Arnwine
    Registrant: County Of Eddy, 324 S Canyon, Ste B, Carlsbad, NM 88220, Phone: (575) 885-3581, Email:
  • GNAT, 26 Miles Nw Of, Overall height: 57 m, Call Sign: WFY544
    Assigned Frequencies : 6123.10 MHz, 2116.00 MHz, 2128.00 MHz, 2112.00 MHz, 2120.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
    Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, 2120 L Street, Nw Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 659-0830, Fax: (202) 828-5568, Email:
  • HOPE, None, Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WFY545
    Assigned Frequencies : 6226.89 MHz, 2165.20 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
    Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, 2120 L Street, Nw Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 659-0830, Fax: (202) 828-5568, Email:
  • BULLIS SPRINGS, 24 Mi Sw Of Hope, Overall height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WLT630
    Assigned Frequencies : 2115.20 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
    Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, 2120 L Street, Nw Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 659-0830, Fax: (202) 828-5568, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers: 2
  • 26 Miles Nw Of, Call Sign: KNKL977
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.060 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/23/2008, Expiration Date: 11/01/2018
    Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L Street, Nw, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 659-0830, Fax: (202) 828-5568, Email:
  • Located In The Community Of, Call Sign: KNKM347
    Assigned Frequencies : 454.375 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/23/2008, Expiration Date: 11/01/2018
    Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L Street, Nw, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 659-0830, Fax: (202) 828-5568, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 6
  • Call Sign: KD5WGV, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00673683
    Grant Date: 04/21/2003, Expiration Date: 04/21/2013, Cancelation Date: 08/12/2003, Certifier: Von Weddige
    Registrant: Von Weddige, Hope, NM 88250
  • Call Sign: KD5WRJ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00687943
    Grant Date: 05/20/2003, Expiration Date: 05/20/2013, Cancelation Date: 08/07/2007, Certifier: Laura M Deshurley-Weddige
    Registrant: Laura M Deshurley-Weddige, Hope, NM 88250
  • Call Sign: W5COW, Previous Call Sign: KD5WGV, Licensee ID: L00673683
    Grant Date: 08/12/2003, Expiration Date: 08/12/2013, Certifier: Von Weddige
    Registrant: Von Weddige, Hope, NM 88250
  • Call Sign: W5EWE, Previous Call Sign: KD5WRJ, Licensee ID: L00687943
    Grant Date: 08/07/2007, Expiration Date: 08/07/2017, Certifier: Laura M Deshurley-Weddige
    Registrant: Laura M Deshurley-Weddige, Hope, NM 88250
  • Call Sign: KE5RZW, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01358066
    Grant Date: 01/10/2008, Expiration Date: 01/10/2018, Cancelation Date: 03/13/2009, Certifier: Von Weddige
    Registrant: Penasco Valley Amateur Radio Association, Hope, NM 88250
  • Call Sign: K5PVR, Previous Call Sign: KE5RZW, Licensee ID: L01358066
    Grant Date: 03/13/2009, Expiration Date: 03/13/2019, Certifier: Von Weddige
    Registrant: Penasco Valley Amateur Radio Association, Hope, NM 88250


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1939A , Serial Number: 18-1773, Year manufactured: 1952, Airworthiness Date: 10/11/1962
    Registrant (Co-Owned): George M Casabonne, Po Box G, Hope, NM 88250, Other Owners: Mike G Casabonne
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18A 150 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8682D , Serial Number: 18-6287, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 09/20/1961
    Registrant (Partnership): Family Ltd Partnership Casabonne, Po Box 1416, Hope, NM 88250



Hope on our top lists:
    • #15 (88250) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Dutch West Indian first ancestries"
    • #22 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
    • #27 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
    • #93 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 1990-1999 to 2000-2003 (pop. 50,000+)"

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