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County population in July 2011: 20,038 (65% urban, 35% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 4,165
Renter-occupied apartments: 2,474
% of renters here:

37%
State:

38%

Land area: 2448 sq. mi.
Water area: 6.4 sq. mi.
Population density: 8 people per square mile 
 
  (low).

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Roosevelt County: 82.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (30.4%), Retail trade (12.8%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (11.3%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 61%
  • Government: 27%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 11%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%

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Races in Roosevelt County, New Mexico:

  • White Non-Hispanic Alone (57.0%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (37.3%)
  • Black Non-Hispanic Alone (2.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
  • American Indian and Alaska Native alone (1.0%)
  • Asian alone (0.5%)

Median resident age:  29.5 years
New Mexico median age:  34.6 years

Males: 8,847  (49.1%)
Females: 9,171  (50.9%)

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Roosevelt County,NM real estate house value trend



Average household size:
Roosevelt County:

2.6 people
New Mexico:

3 people

Estimated median household income in 2009: $33,514 ($26,586 in 1999)
This county:

$33514
New Mexico:

$43028

Median contract rent in 2009 for apartments: $423 (lower quartile is $340, upper quartile is $528)
This county:

$423
State:

$585


Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $88,415 (it was $56,700 in 2000)
Roosevelt County:

$88,415
New Mexico:

$160,900
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $52,357 - $161,985

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $142,924
Here:

$142,924
State:

$226,412

Townhouses or other attached units: $97,345
Here:

$97,345
State:

$192,453

Mobile homes: $46,305
Here:

$46,305
State:

$56,348
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $958
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $180

Institutionalized population: 135

Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 1
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 5
  • Burglaries: 29
  • Thefts: 25
  • Auto thefts: 8

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 2
  • Robberies: 1
  • Assaults: 18
  • Burglaries: 56
  • Thefts: 43
  • Auto thefts: 9

Roosevelt County, NM map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2000: 13 buildings, average cost: $94,900
  • 2001: 12 buildings, average cost: $101,600
  • 2002: 14 buildings, average cost: $131,200
  • 2003: 29 buildings, average cost: $99,300
  • 2004: 17 buildings, average cost: $115,700
  • 2005: 23 buildings, average cost: $137,200
  • 2006: 38 buildings, average cost: $130,000
  • 2007: 31 buildings, average cost: $139,500
  • 2008: 48 buildings, average cost: $176,200
  • 2009: 45 buildings, average cost: $149,100

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)




2004 Presidential Election results in Roosevelt County New Mexico:

Bush/Cheney (Republican): 69.9%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 29.1%


2008 Presidential Election results in Roosevelt County New Mexico:

McCain (Republican): 64.6%
Obama (Democratic): 34.5%
Detailed 2008 Election Results


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $354 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $326 (0.4%)


Roosevelt County household income distribution in 2009 Roosevelt County home values distribution


Roosevelt County contract rent distribution in 2009

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 24.8%
(19.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 57.5% for Black residents, 32.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 15.6% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 31.2% for other race residents, 36.9% for two or more races residents)

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

22.7%
Whole state:

18.4%

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

9.9%
Whole state:

7.8%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Roosevelt County is $388 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $456 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $632 a month.

Cities in this county include: Portales, Elida, Dora, Floyd, Causey.

Roosevelt County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Local government website:WWW.ROOSEVELTCOUNTY.COM

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Roosevelt County: Lake Windmill (A), Leaning Windmill (B), McArthur Well (C), McLorn Well (D), New Windmill (E), Nickles Ranch (F), Parrish Farm (G), Phillips Ranch (H), Price West Camp (I), Price-Portales Ranch (J), Priewe Well (K), Ribble Ranch (L), Rickard Well (M), Sand Draw Windmill (N), South Jett Windmill (O), South Well (P), South Windmill (Q), Steele Ranch (R), Stewart Ranch (S), Tucker Ranch (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Roosevelt County include: Milnesand Baptist Church (A), Central Church (B), Kenna Community Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Old Kenna Cemetery (1), Perkins Memorial Cemetery (2), Longs Cemetery (3), Tolar Cemetery (4), Upton Cemetery (5), Spillman Cemetery (6), New Hope Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Baker Lake (A), Little Salt Lake (B), Badger Lake (C), Smith Lake (D), Tierra Blanca Lake (E), Gregory Lake (F), Lewiston Lake (G), Salt Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Roosevelt County include: Grulla National Wildlife Refuge (1), Oasis State Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Neighboring counties: Chaves County , Curry County , De Baca County , Bailey County, Texas , Lea County , Quay County , Cochran County, Texas .

Unemployment in Apr. 2010:
Here:

4.7%
New Mexico:

6.4%

Unemployment by year (%)

County total employment by year

County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 2,589
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 75.2%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 22.6%

Number of foreign born residents: 1,114 (49% naturalized citizens)

Roosevelt County:

6.2%
Whole state:

8.2%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 143
  • 1990 to 1994: 131
  • 1985 to 1989: 195
  • 1980 to 1984: 101
  • 1975 to 1979: 207
  • 1970 to 1974: 120
  • 1970 to 1974: 52
  • 1965 to 1969: 165

Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.7 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 79.4%

Roosevelt County marital status for males
Roosevelt County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 5,679
  • One, attached: 128
  • Two: 219
  • 3 or 4: 296
  • 5 to 9: 110
  • 10 to 19: 29
  • 20 or more: 104
  • Mobile homes: 1,170
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 11

Housing units in Roosevelt County with a mortgage: 1,516 (46 second mortgage, 40 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,196

Here:

55.9% with mortgage
State:

63.6% with mortgage



Religion statistics:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 68.40%
Here68.4%
USA50.2%
Total adherents: 12,325
Total congregations: 41

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchChurches of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchLDS (Mormon) Church
Adherents4,575 (37.1%)4,529 (36.7%)1,078 (8.7%)968 (7.9%)296 (2.4%)
Congregations14 (34.1%)1 (2.4%)9 (22.0%)4 (9.8%)1 (2.4%)
NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristMuslim EstimatePresbyterian Church (USA)Assemblies of GodOther
Adherents255 (2.1%)163 (1.3%)82 (0.7%)76 (0.6%)303 (2.5%)
Congregations1 (2.4%)1 (2.4%)1 (2.4%)2 (4.9%)7 (17.1%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Roosevelt County - Portales, Elida, Dora, Floyd, Causey

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
This county:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.

Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Roosevelt County:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.


Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
This county:

3.66 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Roosevelt County:

5.23 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

5.1%
New Mexico:

6.4%

Adult obesity rate:
Here:

23.0%
New Mexico:

22.1%



Agriculture in Roosevelt County:

Average size of farms: 1867 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $236,422
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $162.14
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 87.04%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $200,672
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 10.12%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 51.70%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $89,304
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 85.57%
Average age of principal farm operators: 58 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 9.93
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 38.91%
Corn for grain: 1847 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 46524 harvested acres
Upland cotton: 7120 harvested acres
Vegetables: 1,078 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 176 acres

Tornado activity:

Roosevelt County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 2.3 times below overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 2 fatalities and 36 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 3/23/2007, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado killed 2 people and injured 33 people and caused $19 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Roosevelt County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below New Mexico state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/19/1995 at 18:36:43, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 77.3 miles away from the county center
On 7/14/1998 at 05:38:48, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 MD, 2.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 84.7 miles away from the county center
On 3/24/1993 at 02:32:03, a magnitude 3.0 (2.7 MD, 3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.5 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • New Mexico Tire Fire, Incident Period: April 17, 2011, Fire Management Assistance Declared: April 17, 2011, FEMA Id: FEMA-FM-2897, Natural disaster type: Fire
  • New Mexico Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 1, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-3229): September 7, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3229, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • New Mexico New Mexico Fire, Incident Period: May 5, 2000 to July 7, 2000, Emergency Declared (EM-3154 ): May 10, 2000, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3154 , Natural disaster type: Fire
  • New Mexico Severe Winter Storms, Incident Period: December 22, 1997 to December 25, 1997, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1202): January 29, 1998, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1202, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • New Mexico Drought, Incident Period: March 2, 1977, Emergency Declared (EM-3034): March 2, 1977, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3034, Natural disaster type: Drought

The number of natural disasters in Roosevelt County (5) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 3

Class of Workers


Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (18%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
  • Food (4%)
  • Educational services (31%)
  • Health care (9%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (84%)
  • Panama (3%)
  • Philippines (2%)
  • Korea (1%)
  • Other Eastern Europe (1%)
  • Hong Kong (1%)
  • China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (1%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Roosevelt County (%):



  • United States or American (15%)
  • Irish (9%)
  • German (7%)
  • English (6%)
  • Scotch-Irish (2%)
  • Italian (2%)
  • French (except Basque) (1%)


Roosevelt County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 5,770 (77%)
  • Carpooled: 1,002 (13%)
  • Subway or elevated: 9 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 9 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 41 (1%)
  • Walked: 288 (4%)
  • Other means: 65 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 312 (4%)

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Roosevelt County, New Mexico:

  • 547 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 83 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 68 people in nursing homes
  • 52 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 15 people in unknown juvenile institutions

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $31,655.

10.75% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,621 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.75%
New Mexico average:

7.94%


0.70% of residents moved from foreign countries ($2,125 average AGI)
Roosevelt County:

0.70%
New Mexico average:

0.21%

4.89% relocated from other counties in New Mexico ($10,382 average AGI)
5.17% relocated from other states ($15,117 average AGI)
Roosevelt County:

5.17%
New Mexico average:

4.63%

Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Curry County, NM  2.28% ($24,260 average AGI)
from Lea County, NM  0.30% ($14,941)
from Bernalillo County, NM  0.26% ($26,800)
from Chaves County, NM  0.26% ($15,000)
from Quay County, NM  0.23% ($21,000)
from Eddy County, NM  0.21% ($18,833)
from Maricopa County, AZ  0.19% ($97,182)


10.50% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,334 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.50%
New Mexico average:

7.42%


0.24% of residents moved to foreign countries ($711 average AGI)
Roosevelt County:

0.24%
New Mexico average:

0.14%

4.59% relocated to other counties in New Mexico ($9,884 average AGI)
5.67% relocated to other states ($14,741 average AGI)
Roosevelt County:

5.67%
New Mexico average:

4.16%

Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Curry County, NM  2.22% ($21,654 average AGI)
to Bernalillo County, NM  0.52% ($29,933)
to Lea County, NM  0.28% ($26,125)
to Chaves County, NM  0.26% ($20,867)
to Maricopa County, AZ  0.24% ($24,643)
to Lubbock County, TX  0.23% ($18,769)
to Lincoln County, NM  0.17% ($17,700)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 17.0
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 17.1

Births per 1000 population in Roosevelt County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 7.2
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 8.3

Deaths per 1000 population in Roosevelt County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 4.0
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 5.4

Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Roosevelt County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 2,566 (2,170 aged, 396 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 28%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 25%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 5.51
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 4519.680
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 121.110
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 44745.39

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1688.780
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 712.8

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 11
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 54.83

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 5.48

EPA green book nonattainment status in 2004-2006: 1

Household type by relationship:

Households: 17,249
  • In family households: 14,667 (3,603 male householders, 951 female householders)
    3,671 spouses, 5,471 children (4,916 natural, 138 adopted, 417 stepchildren), 368 grandchildren, 137 brothers or sisters, 75 parents, 165 other relatives, 226 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 2,582 (923 male householders (653 living alone)), 1,153 female householders (997 living alone)), 506 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 769 (113 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,872 2-persons, 979 3-persons, 975 4-persons, 476 5-persons, 177 6-persons, 75 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,650 1-person, 340 2-persons, 77 3-persons, 7 4-persons, 2 5-persons.

73.6% of residents of Roosevelt County speak English at home.
25.5% of residents speak Spanish at home (66% speak English very well, 17% speak English well, 13% speak English not well, 4% don't speak English at all).
0.6% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (74% speak English very well, 9% speak English well, 17% speak English not well).
0.3% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (74% speak English very well, 26% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $127,368,000 ($7012 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $3,561,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $37,289,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $33,116,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $16,039,000
Federal grants: $35,812,000
Federal procurement contracts: $1,852,000 ($58,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $3,260,000 ($318,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $1,542,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $11,553,000
Federal Government insurance: $42,082,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 1,596
Here:

88 per 1000 residents
State:

74 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 745
Here:

41 per 1000 residents
State:

36 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +115
Here:

+6 per 1000 residents
State:

+15 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -719
Here:  -39 per 1000 residents
State:  +5 per 1000 residents

Population growth in Roosevelt County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 4.04 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.6
State:

5.6

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.5
State:

4.0

Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 109
  • 2000 to 2004: 233
  • 1990 to 1999: 1,285
  • 1980 to 1989: 844
  • 1970 to 1979: 1,212
  • 1960 to 1969: 1,111
  • 1950 to 1959: 1,241
  • 1940 to 1949: 1,277
  • 1939 or earlier: 661
Rooms in houses/apartments in Roosevelt County, New Mexico
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 6
  • 2 rooms: 65
  • 3 rooms: 203
  • 4 rooms: 470
  • 5 rooms: 1,206
  • 6 rooms: 1,157
  • 7 rooms: 574
  • 8 rooms: 308
  • 9+ rooms: 176
  • 1 room: 70
  • 2 rooms: 170
  • 3 rooms: 418
  • 4 rooms: 551
  • 5 rooms: 648
  • 6 rooms: 347
  • 7 rooms: 209
  • 8 rooms: 50
  • 9+ rooms: 11
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Roosevelt County, New Mexico
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 13
  • 1 bedroom: 254
  • 2 bedrooms: 928
  • 3 bedrooms: 2,525
  • 4 bedrooms: 375
  • 5+ bedrooms: 70
  • no bedroom: 86
  • 1 bedroom: 478
  • 2 bedrooms: 892
  • 3 bedrooms: 828
  • 4 bedrooms: 189
  • 5+ bedrooms: 1
Cars and other vehicles available in Roosevelt County, New Mexico in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 166
  • 1 vehicle: 1,188
  • 2 vehicles: 1,832
  • 3 vehicles: 698
  • 4 vehicles: 210
  • 5+ vehicles: 71
  • no vehicle: 201
  • 1 vehicle: 1,069
  • 2 vehicles: 944
  • 3 vehicles: 219
  • 4 vehicles: 41
  • 5+ vehicles: 0

50% of Roosevelt County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 48% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 48% lived in New Mexico.

Roosevelt County:

50.4%
State average:

55.7%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 9885
  • Northeast: 392
  • Midwest: 968
  • South: 4138
  • West: 1367

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $41,100


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in Roosevelt County
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Utility gas (41.9%)
  • Electricity (32.7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (22.7%)
  • Wood (2.3%)
  • Utility gas (51.5%)
  • Electricity (29.5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (18.0%)
  • Other fuel (0.6%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 84
Here:

3.5%
New Mexico:

8.2%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 60
Here:

5.9%
New Mexico:

7.8%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 97
Here:

4.3%
New Mexico:

11.9%

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Roosevelt County government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - All Other: $37,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $799,000
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $1,147,000
    Central Staff Services: $758,000
    Financial Administration: $296,000
    Corrections - Other: $277,000
    Regular Highways: $241,000
    Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $158,000
    General Public Buildings: $109,000
    Fire Protection: $77,000
    Welfare - Other: $32,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $11,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $36,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $297,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $17,000
    Central Staff: $4,000
    Financial Administration: $2,000
    General Public Building: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $5,719,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $776,000
    General Support: $189,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,293,000
    Total General Sales: $668,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $164,000
    Motor Fuels Sales: $3,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,159,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 656
  • Number of aged recipients: 70
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 586
  • Number of recipients under 18: 92
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 386
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 178
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 257
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 284


Roosevelt County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 1991
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Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

Roosevelt County Fatal accident statistics for 1992 - 2009
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Most common first names in Roosevelt County, NM among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary9680.7 years
James9274.4 years
John9274.2 years
William7576.9 years
Robert5274.3 years
George3975.2 years
Charles3073.0 years
Joe2975.2 years
Walter2482.8 years
Roy2474.4 years
Most common last names in Roosevelt County, NM among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith5777.6 years
Davis3375.3 years
Brown32141.0 years
Miller2978.9 years
Jones2578.3 years
Moore2473.8 years
Thompson2277.2 years
Johnson2280.1 years
Walker2176.4 years
Wilson2077.1 years
Businesses in Roosevelt County, NM
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1MasterBrand Cabinets3
Ashley Furniture1McDonald's1
AutoZone1Pizza Hut1
Burger King1RadioShack1
Curves1SONIC Drive-In1
Dairy Queen1Super 81
FedEx2True Value1
H&R Block1U-Haul1
Holiday Inn1UPS1
Jones New York1Walmart1
La-Z-Boy1
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Roosevelt County on our top lists:

  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"
  • #85 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006"
  • #94 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"

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