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Crime in Artesia summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Artesia. Key points include:
There were 322 total crimes in Artesia in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Artesia is 2,649.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Artesia is 493.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Artesia is 2,156.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Artesia is 25.03% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Artesia Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Artesia / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 322 | 2,649.8 | 3,468.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 60 | 493.7 | 717.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 16.5 | 65.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 41 | 337.4 | 587.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 262 | 2,156.0 | 2,751.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 53 | 436.1 | 500.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 195 | 1,604.7 | 1,750.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 115.2 | 499.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Artesia summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Artesia. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Mexico. Key points include:
The cost of living in Artesia is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Artesia is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Artesia is $245,539.
The median income in Artesia is $74,915.
Artesia's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Artesia Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Artesia | New Mexico | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 97 | 86 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Artesia, NM Weather
The average high in Artesia is 77.1° and the average low is 45.9°.
There are 28.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 12.6 inches of precipitation each year with 6.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Artesia |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 28.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 12.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 6.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Artesia Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Artesia
The current population in Artesia is 12,576. The population has increased 13.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,576 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 12,555 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 12,632 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 12,637 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 12,463 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 12,262 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 12,202 | 3.0% |
| 2017 | 11,842 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 11,817 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 11,641 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 11,494 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 11,376 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 11,268 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 11,186 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 11,061 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Artesia
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Artesia is:
29.7% White with 3,733 White residents.
0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.
2.7% American Indian with 340 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 94 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.0% Two Or More with 254 Two Or More residents.
64.8% Hispanic with 8,155 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Artesia | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29.7% | 36.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 2.7% | 8.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 64.8% | 48.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Artesia
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Artesia is 50.4% female with 6,339 female residents.
Artesia is 49.6% male with 6,236 male residents.
| Gender | Artesia | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Artesia for adults over 25
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11.0% of adults in Artesia completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Artesia completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Artesia completed high school / ged.
29.0% of adults in Artesia completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Artesia completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Artesia completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Artesia completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Artesia completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Artesia completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Artesia | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Artesia, New Mexico
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7.7% of households in Artesia earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Artesia earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.5% of households in Artesia earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.1% of households in Artesia earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.4% of households in Artesia earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.0% of households in Artesia earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.1% of households in Artesia earn $75,000 to $99,999.
29.0% of households in Artesia earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.1% of households in Artesia earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.6% of households in Artesia earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Artesia | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.5% | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.4% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 29.0% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.6% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
