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La Mesa, New Mexico

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Population in 2010: 728.
Males: 421  (57.9%)
Females: 307  (42.1%)
Median resident age:

63.8 years
New Mexico median age:

39.4 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,967
La Mesa:

$51,967
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,675

La Mesa CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $211,700
La Mesa:

$211,700
NM:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $146,027; detached houses: $201,689; mobile homes: $91,047

Median gross rent in 2022: $504.

March 2022 cost of living index in La Mesa: 85.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.8%
(14.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 21.0% for other race residents, 47.9% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in La Mesa, NM (2022)
    • 64597.7%Hispanic
    • 152.3%White alone

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According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in La Mesa, New Mexico as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in La Mesa is 299 to 1.


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Ancestries: Italian (1.4%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3822 feet

210 residents are foreign born (31.7% Latin America).

This place:

31.8%
New Mexico:

9.2%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Las Cruces, NM (14.1 miles , pop. 74,267).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: El Paso, TX (28.4 miles , pop. 563,662).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (326.8 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Mesquite, NM (1.7 miles ),
Vado, NM (1.8 miles ),
Chamberino, NM (2.3 miles ),
Berino, NM (2.5 miles ),
Anthony, NM (3.2 miles ),
Anthony, TX (3.3 miles ),
University Park, NM (3.3 miles ),
Mesilla, NM (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 32.12 N, Longitude: 106.71 W

Area code: 505

Distribution of median household income in La Mesa, NM in 2022
Distribution of house value in La Mesa, NM in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
New Mexico:

3.6%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 165. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

165
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.180. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 4.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.180
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 7.27. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.27
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 0.290. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.290
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 34.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 32.0. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.57. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 10.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.57
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2008 was 0.0150. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0150
U.S.:

0.0093

Earthquake activity:

La Mesa-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 480% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/29/2014 at 04:59:35, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 4.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 147.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi) earthquake occurred 235.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/4/2006 at 08:32:32, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 MW, Depth: 8.7 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 423.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 586.3 miles away from La Mesa center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 528.7 miles away from La Mesa center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 12/31/1934 at 18:45:56, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 530.0 miles away from La Mesa center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dona Ana County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Fires: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near La Mesa:

  • NM CUIDADO CASERO HOME HEALTH, LLC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; ANTHONY, NM)
  • MEMORIAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; LAS CRUCES, NM)
  • LAS CRUCES SOUTH DIALYSIS (FMC) (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; LAS CRUCES, NM)
  • MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER INC Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; LAS CRUCES, NM)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY LAS CRUCES VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; LAS CRUCES, NM)
  • CASA DEL SOL CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; LAS CRUCES, NM)
  • MESILLA VALLEY HOSPICE, INC (Hospital, about 13 miles away; LAS CRUCES, NM)

Amtrak station near La Mesa:

  • 14 miles: LAS CRUCES (490 VALLEY DR.) - Bus Station . Services: intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to La Mesa:

  • New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (about 12 miles; Las Cruces, NM; Full-time enrollment: 5,640)
  • New Mexico State University-Main Campus (about 12 miles; Las Cruces, NM; FT enrollment: 14,497)
  • The University of Texas at El Paso (about 28 miles; El Paso, TX; FT enrollment: 18,008)
  • Vista College (about 29 miles; El Paso, TX; FT enrollment: 3,453)
  • El Paso Community College (about 32 miles; El Paso, TX; FT enrollment: 19,576)
  • Western New Mexico University (about 103 miles; Silver City, NM; FT enrollment: 2,456)
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus (about 152 miles; Roswell, NM; FT enrollment: 2,212)

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Notable location: La Mesa Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in La Mesa include: San Jose Catholic Church Historic Site (A), La Mesa United Methodist Church (B), La Mesa Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Saint Josephs Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Drinking water stations with addresses in La Mesa and their reported violations in the past:

HIGH VALLEY WATER USERS ASSOCIATION (Population served: 71, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

71.4%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.2%
Whole state:

8.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

For population 15 years and over in La Mesa:

Marital status in La Mesa, NM
  • Never married: 19.1%
  • Now married: 52.6%
  • Separated: 4.1%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 24.2%

For population 25 years and over in La Mesa:

  • High school or higher: 64.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

18.6
New Mexico average:

12.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for La Mesa, NM (based on Dona Ana County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic66,49126
Evangelical Protestant22,120114
Other6,70525
Mainline Protestant6,64017
Black Protestant3533
Orthodox301
None106,894-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 19
Here:

0.96 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Here:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Dona Ana County:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 54
Dona Ana County:

2.73 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 106
Here:

5.35 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

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

5.7%
State:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Dona Ana County:

22.7%
State:

22.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Dona Ana County:

15.2%
State:

11.5%

6.15% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($52,361 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.15%
New Mexico average:

6.50%

0.06% of residents moved from foreign countries ($655 average AGI)
Dona Ana County:

0.06%
New Mexico average:

0.07%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from El Paso County, TX  1.31% ($40,262 average AGI)
from Bernalillo County, NM  0.29% ($42,967)
from Otero County, NM  0.23% ($41,079)


5.98% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($48,402 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.98%
New Mexico average:

6.53%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($376 average AGI)
Dona Ana County:

0.03%
New Mexico average:

0.05%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to El Paso County, TX  1.16% ($45,222 average AGI)
to Bernalillo County, NM  0.37% ($50,579)
to Otero County, NM  0.30% ($32,241)

Strongest AM radio stations in La Mesa:

  • KSNM (570 AM; 5 kW; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: SUNRISE BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
  • KTSM (690 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXPL (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: K-FINA RESULTS, INC.)
  • KROD (600 AM; 5 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF EL PASO, INC.)
  • KAMA (750 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KBNA (920 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KSVE (1150 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KOBE (1450 AM; 1 kW; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: EDWARDS MEDIA LTD. CO.)
  • KHEY (1380 AM; 5 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in La Mesa:

  • KOFX (92.3 FM; EL PASO, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KTSM-FM (99.9 FM; EL PASO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K219BX (91.7 FM; EL PASO, ETC., TX; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KSII (93.1 FM; EL PASO, TX; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF EL PASO, INC.)
  • KINT-FM (93.9 FM; EL PASO, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KHEY-FM (96.3 FM; EL PASO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLAQ (95.5 FM; EL PASO, TX; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF EL PASO, INC.)
  • KHQT (103.1 FM; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: RICHARDSON COMMERCIAL CORPORATION)
  • KHRO (94.7 FM; EL PASO, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KPRR (102.1 FM; EL PASO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KVER (91.1 FM; EL PASO, TX; Owner: WORLD RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KROL (99.5 FM; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: RIO GRANDE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING CO)
  • KXCR (89.5 FM; EL PASO, TX; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KBNA-FM (97.5 FM; EL PASO, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • K211EN (90.1 FM; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K220GF (91.9 FM; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • K216CK (91.1 FM; TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE, NM; Owner: CONNECTION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOC., INC.)
  • KKVS (98.7 FM; TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE, NM; Owner: RICHARDSON COMMERCIAL CORPORATION)
  • KTEP (88.5 FM; EL PASO, TX; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO)
  • KRWG (90.7 FM; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: REGENTS OF NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around La Mesa:

  • K42DJ (Channel 42; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
  • KTYO (Channel 48; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: COUNCIL TREE COMMUNICATIONS VI, L.P.)
  • K46DH (Channel 46; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: COUNCIL TREE COMMUNICATIONS VI, L.P.)
  • KRWG-TV (Channel 22; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: REGENTS OF NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KTSM-TV (Channel 9; EL PASO, TX; Owner: COMCORP OF EL PASO LICENSE CORP.)
  • KVIA-TV (Channel 7; EL PASO, TX; Owner: NPG OF TEXAS, L.P.)
  • KSCE (Channel 38; EL PASO, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 38 CHRISTIAN TELEVISION)
  • KFOX-TV (Channel 14; EL PASO, TX; Owner: KTVU PARTNERSHIP)
  • La Mesa, New Mexico
  • Fatal accident count9
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents10
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:4
  • Fatalities9
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents21
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • New Mexico average
  • Fatal accident count3149
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents4356
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons855
  • Fatalities3638
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents8602
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents396
See more detailed statistics of La Mesa fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 1.1mTotal length
  • $52,000Total costs
  • 270Total average daily traffic
  • 498Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in La Mesa)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 9 Mi W Of (Lat: 32.114250 Lon: -106.852778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 25.6 m, Call Sign: WQCR871,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.8000 MHz, Grant Date: 04/06/2015, Expiration Date: 05/11/2025, Certifier: William Van Huss, Registrant: Kinder Morgan Inc., 1001 Lousiana Street, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: (866) 775-5785, Email:

  • Lat: 32.093806 Lon: -106.681528, Call Sign: WQFK710,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.396 MHz, Grant Date: 08/02/2016, Expiration Date: 08/07/2026, Certifier: Sue Padella, Registrant: Primex Controls-Evoqua, 13005 16th Avenue North, Suite 100, Plymouth, MN 55441, Phone: (763) 231-3910, Email:

  • Lat: 32.124167 Lon: -106.706944, Call Sign: WRXC659,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.512 MHz, Grant Date: 04/26/2023, Expiration Date: 04/26/2033, Certifier: Viola Ramos, Registrant: R.T.C., Inc., 300 E. Sunset Road, El Paso, TX 79922, Phone: (915) 584-6646, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KD5OGY, Licensee ID: L00351570, Grant Date: 04/30/2001, Expiration Date: 04/30/2011, Cancellation Date: 05/01/2013, Certifier: Arnold J Langston, Registrant: Arnold J Langston, 6520 Rio Dorado Rt 1 Box 1012, La Mesa, NM 88044

  • Call Sign: KF5JLN, Licensee ID: L01612266, Grant Date: 01/11/2011, Expiration Date: 01/11/2021, Cancellation Date: 01/12/2023, Certifier: Justin D Dunivan, Registrant: Justin D Dunivan, 6720 Camino Seguro 2o, La Mesa, NM 88044

  • Call Sign: KI5MQN, Licensee ID: L02400904, Grant Date: 12/21/2020, Expiration Date: 12/21/2030, Certifier: Tambri L Hunteman, Registrant: Tambri L Hunteman, 124w San Miguel St, La Mesa, NM 88044


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 210A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9512X, N9512X, N-9512X, Serial Number: 21057812, Year manufactured: 1961, Certificate Issue Date: 01/12/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Michael P Swagerty, 6540 Rio Dorado Dr, La Mesa, NM 88044

2007 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2007 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 15. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 27 took place in 2014, and the least - 1 in 2007. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in La Mesa, NM When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (60.6%), and Structure Fires (22.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in La Mesa, NM
    • 10960.6%Outside Fires
    • 4122.8%Structure Fires
    • 168.9%Other
    • 147.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for La Mesa, NM
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in La Mesa, NM
  • 81.8%Utility gas
  • 18.2%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in La Mesa, NM
  • 50.0%Utility gas
  • 50.0%Electricity


La Mesa compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

La Mesa on our top lists:

  • #15 on the list of "Top 100 high-educated but low-earning cities"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Germany (population 500+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the worst general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
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