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Chaves County

Population in 2011: 437. Population change since 2000: +1.2%
 

Males: 213  (48.9%)
Females: 224  (51.1%)

Median resident age:  33.5 years
New Mexico median age:  45.5 years

Zip codes: 88253.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $25,167 (it was $22,386 in 2000)
Lake Arthur:

$25,167
New Mexico:

$43,028
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $16,376

Lake Arthur town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $34,746 (it was $24,500 in 2000)
Lake Arthur:

$34,746
New Mexico:

$160,900
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $41,698; Detached houses: $47,236; Townhouses or other attached units: $82,517; Mobile homes: $29,733

Median gross rent in 2009: $275.

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  • Hispanic - 304 (69.7%)
  • White alone - 115 (26.4%)
  • Two or more races - 14 (3.2%)
  • Black alone - 2 (0.5%)
  • American Indian alone - 1 (0.2%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Lake Arthur: 83.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (8.1%), German (6.3%), United States (4.6%), English (3.2%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3378 feet

Land area: 0.55 square miles.

Population density: 798 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Lake Arthur:

  • High school or higher: 53.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lake Arthur town:

  • Never married: 26.4%
  • Now married: 52.4%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

63 residents are foreign born (14.6% Latin America).

This town:  14.6%
New Mexico:  8.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $113 (0.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $149 (0.6%)
Lake Arthur satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Odessa, TX (140.7 miles , pop. 90,943).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: El Paso, TX (146.4 miles , pop. 563,662).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: San Antonio, TX (424.2 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities: Hagerman, NM (2.8 miles ), Artesia, NM (3.3 miles ), Dexter, NM (3.7 miles ), Southeast Chaves, NM (4.8 miles ), Southwest Chaves, NM (4.9 miles ), Hope, NM (5.0 miles) , Loco Hills, NM (5.0 miles ), Roswell, NM (5.3 miles ).

Latitude: 33.00 N, Longitude: 104.37 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

Lake Arthur household income distribution Lake Arthur home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.0%
New Mexico:

6.4%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +92 (+27.1%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Transportation and warehousing (26%)
  • Public administration (26%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (15%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Health care and social assistance (6%)
  • Manufacturing (4%)
  • Educational services (29%)
  • Health care and social assistance (26%)
  • Accommodation and food services (17%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (9%)
  • Utilities (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (16%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9%)
  • Extraction workers (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (14%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (12%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (11%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (7%)

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Tornado activity:

Lake Arthur-area historical tornado activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/11/1974, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 18.0 miles away from the Lake Arthur town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/12/1962, a category F2 tornado 28.8 miles away from the town center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lake Arthur-area historical earthquake activity is above New Mexico state average. It is 60% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 86.8 miles away from the city center
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 34.3 miles away from Lake Arthur 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 32.2 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 34.8 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 34.1 miles away from Lake Arthur center
On 6/22/2004 at 08:55:28, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 35.0 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 Chaves County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 2, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Lake Arthur:

  • ARTESIA GENERAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, about 27 miles away; ARTESIA, NM)
  • EASTERN NEW MEXICO MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 28 miles away; ROSWELL, NM)
  • ROSWELL REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 28 miles away; ROSWELL, NM)

Political contributions by individuals in Lake Arthur, NM

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lake Arthur:

  • Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (about 101 miles; Portales, NM; Full-time enrollment: 2,746)
  • South Plains College (about 123 miles; Levelland, TX; FT enrollment: 4,679)
  • The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (about 143 miles; Odessa, TX; FT enrollment: 2,108)
  • El Paso Community College (about 146 miles; El Paso, TX; FT enrollment: 10,943)
  • New Mexico State University-Main Campus (about 147 miles; Las Cruces, NM; FT enrollment: 14,681)
  • New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (about 148 miles; Las Cruces, NM; FT enrollment: 3,159)
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (about 150 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 2,626)

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Public elementary/middle schools in Lake Arthur:

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Notable locations in Lake Arthur: Lake Arthur Volunteer Fire Department The Mills (A), Lake Arthur Educational Museum (B), Lake Arthur Volunteer Fire Department Main Station (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Lake Arthur: First Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2009 was 0.0384. This is significantly better than average.
City:

0.0384
U.S.:

34.8272
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2009 was 0.0263. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.0263
U.S.:

2.8794
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2009 was 3.99. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

3.99
U.S.:

10.54

Drinking water stations with addresses in Lake Arthur and their reported violations in the past:

LAKE ARTHUR WATER CO-OP (Population served: 370, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-2001 and NOV-2005, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-15-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-15-2004), St Public Notif received (JAN-18-2005), St Compliance achieved (NOV-28-2005)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 18.3%
(20.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  3.0 people
New Mexico:  2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  74.0%
Whole state:  60.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  6.7%
Whole state:  6.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Lake Arthur, NM


Lake Arthur compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Median household income 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 below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Lake Arthur travel time to work - commute
Lake Arthur mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (59%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (24%)
  • Electricity (13%)
  • Other fuel (2%)
  • Wood (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Chaves County New Mexico:


2008 Presidential Election results in Chaves County New Mexico:
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Religion statistics for Lake Arthur (based on Chaves County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 61.79%
Here61.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents51.0%20.9%5.6%4.2%2.6%
Congregations7.0%20.9%8.1%12.8%4.7%
NameLDS (Mormon) Church Charismatic Churches IndependentAssemblies of God Non-Charismatic Churches IndependentOther
Adherents2.4%2.2%2.1%1.7%7.3%
Congregations3.5%2.3%9.3%2.3%29.1%
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: 9
Chaves County:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Chaves County:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
Chaves County:

4.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 49
Here:

7.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.1%
New Mexico:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Chaves County:

25.6%
New Mexico:

22.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.6%
State:

11.5%

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 0$0 1$1,569
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$162
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$184
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 3$852
Firefighters 0$0 1$162
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$353
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$353
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$350
Totals for Government 0$0 10$3,985


6.22% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,760 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.22%
New Mexico average:

7.94%

0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($-1,833 average AGI)
Chaves County:

0.05%
New Mexico average:

0.21%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Eddy County, NM  0.54% ($32,485 average AGI)
from Bernalillo County, NM  0.38% ($29,600)
from Dona Ana County, NM  0.24% ($30,159)


6.69% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,692 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.69%
New Mexico average:

7.42%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($132 average AGI)
Chaves County:

0.05%
New Mexico average:

0.14%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Bernalillo County, NM  0.67% ($24,500 average AGI)
to Eddy County, NM  0.43% ($29,488)
to Dona Ana County, NM  0.39% ($21,730)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lake Arthur:

  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KSVP (990 AM; 1 kW; ARTESIA, NM)
  • KBIM (910 AM; 5 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KCRX (1430 AM; 5 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: ROSENDO CASAREZ, JR.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPSA (1230 AM; 1 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: ROSWELL RADIO, INC.)
  • KYKK (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; HUMBLE CITY, NM; Owner: NOALMARK BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KRDD (1320 AM; 1 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: TRINNIE B. ESPINOZA)
  • KATK (740 AM; 1 kW; CARLSBAD, NM; Owner: CARLSBAD RADIO, INC.)
  • KTSM (690 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lake Arthur:

  • KTZA (92.9 FM; ARTESIA, NM; Owner: PECOS VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBIM-FM (94.9 FM; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KEND (106.5 FM; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: BURKBERY COMMUNICATIONS GROUP INC.)
  • KCDY (104.1 FM; CARLSBAD, NM; Owner: KAMQ, INC.)
  • KSFX (100.5 FM; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: ROSWELL RADIO, INC.)
  • KWMW (105.1 FM; MALJAMAR, NM; Owner: M.T.D. INC)
  • KMTH (98.7 FM; MALJAMAR, NM; Owner: BD. OF REGENTS EASTERN N.M. UNIV.)
  • KWFL (99.5 FM; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: ROSWELL CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lake Arthur:

  • KOCT (Channel 6; CARLSBAD, NM; Owner: KOAT HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KOBR (Channel 8; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: STANLEY S. HUBBARD REVOCABLE TRUST)
  • KPLP-LP (Channel 44; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: PRIME TIME CHRISTIAN B/CING., INC.)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • State Parks Ofc 5 Mi W (Lat: 32.947889 Lon: -104.456083), Call Sign: KNFA399
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.430 MHz, 153.875 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/21/2001, Expiration Date: 03/20/2012
    Registrant: State Of New Mexico, 401 Broadway Tiwa Bldg, Albuquerque, NM 87102, Phone: (505) 841-8453, Fax: (505) 841-8452, Email:
  • Along Santa Fe Right Of Way (Lat: 33.012611 Lon: -104.364417), Type: Building, Structure height: 3 m, Call Sign: WPGX438
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.560 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/02/2005, Expiration Date: 04/06/2015, Cancellation Date: 01/04/2006, Certifier: John W Pope
    Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co, 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4568, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KE5IAY, Licensee ID: L01139791
    Grant Date: 04/12/2006, Expiration Date: 04/12/2016, Cancellation Date: 04/16/2010, Certifier: Rich E Brown
    Registrant: Rich E Brown, 152 Bittersweet Rd, Lake Arthur, NM 88253
  • Call Sign: KE5IDY, Licensee ID: L01140957
    Grant Date: 04/20/2006, Expiration Date: 04/20/2016, Cancellation Date: 04/16/2010, Certifier: Rose A Brown
    Registrant: Rose A Brown, 152 Bittersweet, Lake Arthur, NM 88253
  • Call Sign: W5IDY, Previous Call Sign: KE5IDY, Licensee ID: L01140957
    Grant Date: 04/16/2010, Expiration Date: 04/16/2020, Certifier: Rose A Brown
    Registrant: Rose A Brown, 152 Bittersweet, Lake Arthur, NM 88253
  • Call Sign: W5IAY, Previous Call Sign: KE5IAY, Licensee ID: L01139791
    Grant Date: 04/16/2010, Expiration Date: 04/16/2020, Certifier: Rich E Brown
    Registrant: Rich E Brown, 152 Bittersweet Rd, Lake Arthur, NM 88253

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 140 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2146V , Serial Number: 14373, Year manufactured: 1948, Airworthiness Date: 08/16/1955
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Jody A Lyles, 343 W Pearson Rd, Lake Arthur, NM 88253, Other Owners: Julie M Lyles
  • Aircraft: CONVAIR BT-13 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 75085 , Serial Number: 23787, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 03/28/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Phil Troost, 576 W Funk Rd, Lake Arthur, NM 88253



Most common first names in Lake Arthur, NM among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary675.2 years
James568.4 years
John477.7 years
Ralph478.0 years
William467.0 years
Marie375.0 years
Cecil266.5 years
Ernest273.0 years
Clarence282.0 years
Jesus289.5 years
Most common last names in Lake Arthur, NM among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Nelson673.5 years
Funk578.4 years
Grado462.3 years
Malone480.5 years
Baeza340.6 years
Evans380.0 years
Mills373.7 years
Segura372.3 years
Franco277.0 years
Aguirre274.5 years

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