Malaga, New Mexico

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Population in 2010: 147.
Males: 80  (54.6%)
Females: 67  (45.4%)
Median resident age:

40.6 years
New Mexico median age:

39.4 years

Zip code: 88263

Estimated median household income in 2022: $78,782
Malaga:

$78,782
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,661

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $212,037
Malaga:

$212,037
NM:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $159,705; detached houses: $157,816
March 2022 cost of living index in Malaga: 84.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.8%

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  • Races in Malaga, NM (2022)
    • 10054.6%White alone
    • 8043.7%Hispanic



According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Malaga, New Mexico as of May 02, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Malaga is 34 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (56.3%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3003 feet

13 residents are foreign born (7.1% Latin America).

This place:

7.1%
New Mexico:

9.2%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Odessa, TX (103.1 miles , pop. 90,943).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: El Paso, TX (141.1 miles , pop. 563,662).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: San Antonio, TX (381.7 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities:

Loving, NM (2.1 miles ),
Livingston Wheeler, NM (3.7 miles ),
San Jose, NM (4.0 miles ),
Carlsbad, NM (4.0 miles ),
La Huerta, NM (4.2 miles ),
Whites City, NM (4.3 miles),
Carlsbad North, NM (4.3 miles ),
Happy Valley, NM (4.4 miles )

Latitude: 32.22 N, Longitude: 104.07 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

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

2.4%
New Mexico:

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 87.0. This is about average.

City:

87.0
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 5.35. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.35
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 43.7. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

43.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2014 was 5.42. This is significantly better than average. There were 0 monitors within city limits.

City:

5.42
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Malaga-area historical tornado activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1991, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 10.1 miles away from the Malaga place center injured 21 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1992, a category F2 tornado 17.1 miles away from the place center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Malaga-area historical earthquake activity is above New Mexico state average. It is 341% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 140.8 miles away from Malaga center
On 3/26/2020 at 15:16:27, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 5.9 mi) earthquake occurred 35.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 57.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 200.5 miles away from Malaga center
On 3/28/2010 at 00:03:55, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 29.1 miles away from the city center
On 12/19/2005 at 20:27:40, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 34.9 miles away from Malaga center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Eddy County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

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

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Malaga:

  • Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus (about 80 miles; Roswell, NM; Full-time enrollment: 2,212)
  • Odessa College (about 103 miles; Odessa, TX; FT enrollment: 3,107)
  • The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (about 105 miles; Odessa, TX; FT enrollment: 2,982)
  • Midland College (about 116 miles; Midland, TX; FT enrollment: 3,650)
  • Sul Ross State University (about 132 miles; Alpine, TX; FT enrollment: 2,101)
  • South Plains College (about 137 miles; Levelland, TX; FT enrollment: 7,007)
  • El Paso Community College (about 139 miles; El Paso, TX; FT enrollment: 19,576)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Malaga Volunteer Fire and Rescue (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Malaga: Espejos Trail Historical Marker (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Eddy 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 Malaga and their reported violations in the past:

MALAGA MDWC SWA (Population served: 1,000, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-23-2008), St Compliance Meeting conducted (JUN-23-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-23-2008), St Public Notif received (JUL-09-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAY-20-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-23-2013), St Public Notif requested (AUG-23-2013)
Average household size:
This place:

3.1 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.3%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

10.6%
Whole state:

8.2%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Malaga:

Marital status in Malaga, NM
  • Never married: 12.1%
  • Now married: 59.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 28.4%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Malaga:

  • High school or higher: 72.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.1
New Mexico average:

12.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Malaga, NM (based on Eddy County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant16,56959
Catholic13,2546
Mainline Protestant3,01715
Other1,6047
Black Protestant5645
None18,821-
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: 10
This county:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Eddy County:

0.39 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

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

0.78 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 27
Here:

5.30 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 31
Eddy County:

6.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.3%
New Mexico:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Eddy County:

27.4%
New Mexico:

22.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Malaga:

  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KCCC (930 AM; 1 kW; CARLSBAD, NM; Owner: COMPASS ENTERPRISE, INC.)
  • KATK (740 AM; 1 kW; CARLSBAD, NM; Owner: CARLSBAD RADIO, INC.)
  • KAMQ (1240 AM; 1 kW; CARLSBAD, NM; Owner: KAMQ, INC.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KYKK (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; HUMBLE CITY, NM; Owner: NOALMARK BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KHOB (1390 AM; 5 kW; HOBBS, NM; Owner: AMERICAN ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • 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"))
  • KBIM (910 AM; 5 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Malaga:

  • KCDY (104.1 FM; CARLSBAD, NM; Owner: KAMQ, INC.)
  • KBIM-FM (94.9 FM; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPZE-FM (106.1 FM; CARLSBAD, NM; Owner: RUNNELS BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LLC, DEBTOR IN POSSESSION)
  • KTZA (92.9 FM; ARTESIA, NM; Owner: PECOS VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KATK-FM (92.1 FM; CARLSBAD, NM; Owner: CARLSBAD RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Malaga:

  • KTEL-TV (Channel 25; CARLSBAD, NM; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KCGD-LP (Channel 63; CARLSBAD, NM; Owner: PRIME TIME CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOCT (Channel 6; CARLSBAD, NM; Owner: KOAT HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K47FX (Channel 47; CARLSBAD, NM; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)

Malaga fatal accident list:

May 10, 2006 05:29 PM, Us-285, Lat: 32.209300, Lon: -104.070950, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 26, 1991 11:46 AM, 285, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Feb 18, 1980 07:10 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 9.9mTotal length
  • 4,213Total average daily traffic
  • 1,980Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,251Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

2006 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2006 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 13. The highest number of fires - 49 took place in 2018, and the least - 0 in 2008. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Malaga, NM When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (46.3%), and Other (22.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Malaga, NM
    • 7646.3%Outside Fires
    • 3622.0%Other
    • 3219.5%Structure Fires
    • 2012.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Malaga, NM
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Malaga, NM
  • 66.1%Electricity
  • 33.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Malaga compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age 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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