Moore-Ward Cobblestone House · National Register of Historic Places
Artesia’s story
121 years in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 14 places on the National Register.
- 1905Artesia is settled
ArtesiaNM
A town of 12,576, settled in 1905. Nearly 12.5% of it is conserved land.
Photo: AllenS · Public domain
Population
12,576
+13.9% since 2010
Typical home
$249K
+3.5% in a year
Household income
$75K
median
Median age
30.7
years
Jobs based here
6,395
Balanced
What makes Artesia stand out
The 3 things Artesia does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#13 most walkable in NM
7.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
12.5% of the town is conserved land.
Moore-Ward Cobblestone HouseHistory
Settled in 1905
14 places on the National Register
Archive photos and papers going back 121 years.
100 U.S. towns● Artesia
Health
55% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than NM on 4 measures, worse on 1.
A growing town
Artesia has grown 13.9% since 2010
11,301 people in 2010; 12,576 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Artesia’s report card
Outdoors7 miof trails · 12.5% conservedCommute3 miHalf of commuters travel lessHealthC+Healthier than 45% of U.S. townsSafetyC−Less crime than 18% of U.S. townsHazards76/100High risk of storm & flood damageSchoolsB+Beats 68% of NM districtsHousing$249K22% below the NM typical homeClimate96°/27°Summer high · winter low · 4″ snow
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Artesia. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
12.5% of Artesia is conserved land
7.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
12.5%conserved
12.5%
conserved · 908 of 7,273 acres
7.3 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
#19
most conserved land in NM
#13
most walkable in NM
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. City Park | 0.4 mi | 3 |
| 2. Jaycee Park | — | 235 |
| 3. Guadalupe Park | 0.2 mi | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
About half of working residents work right in Artesia
45% of Artesia’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Carlsbad (8%), Hobbs (4%) and Albuquerque (4%). Half commute less than 3 miles.
45%work in town
Where working residents work
In Artesia45%
Carlsbad8%
Hobbs4%
Albuquerque4%
Roswell4%
3 mi
median commute distance
6,395
jobs based in Artesia
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 45% of U.S. towns
Artesia beats the New Mexico average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. New Mexico
4 better27 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Artesia | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 6.2% | 7.2% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| More adults sleeping under 7 hours | 39.3% | 32.7% |
Artesia General Hospital
0.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
60th
percentile among NM towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 18% of U.S. towns
Artesia reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 82% report less. Within New Mexico, it does better than 52% of towns.
C−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Artesia3.9
New Mexico6.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Artesia21.6
New Mexico23.5
U.S.15.5
18th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
52nd
percentile among NM towns
49
violent crimes reported in 2025
269
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
8
paid flood claims since 1980
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Artesia’s public schools outperform 68% of New Mexico districts
The public schools Artesia’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 68% of New Mexico’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeso Elementary | 1–5 | 482 | D− |
| Yucca Elementary | 1–5 | 354 | Not graded |
| Grand Heights Early Childhood | PK–K | 348 | Not graded |
| Hermosa Elementary | 1–5 | 311 | Not graded |
| Roselawn Elementary | K–5 | 171 | Not graded |
| Central Elementary | K–5 | 149 | D− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NM on state tests and graduationAll 10 schools →
Housing
A typical Artesia home is worth about $249K
The typical Artesia home is worth about $249,000, up 3.5% in a year, 22% below the New Mexico typical home.
$249KZillow home value
Typical home value
Artesia$249K
New Mexico$318K
Market temperature
12
days on market
+3.5%
value change, 1 year
18
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Artesia has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 96°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–60°
Spring45–80°
Summer65–96°
Fall46–77°
Oct 29
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Landmarks
14 places in Artesia on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Artesia
16 notable people were born in Artesia.
About Artesia
City in New Mexico, United States
Artesia is a city in Eddy County, New Mexico, centered at the intersection of U.S. routes 82 and 285; the two highways serve as the city's Main Street and First Street, respectively. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 12,875.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1905
- Population
- 12,875
- Area
- 10 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3,379 ft
- ZIP code
- 88210, 88211
- Area code
- 575
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