City safety & data profile

ArtesiaNM

Artesia, NM is a 12K-resident city in Eddy County with a median household income of $74,915.

Eddy County, New Mexico. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Artesia, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Artesia has a population larger than 13% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $229,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 87%
By size
$74,915
Median income
$229,400
Median home
15.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Artesia

Artesia posts a median household income higher than 43% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Artesia area.

Top 57%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Artesia

Where Artesia income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$74,915 Bottom 43% higher than 43% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NM $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Artesia, NM beyond the headline numbers

Artesia sits inside Eddy County, New Mexico, at roughly 32.84°N, -104.40°W. Population 12,036, $74,915 median household income. Median home value $229,400, median rent $1,288. Poverty rate 15.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Artesia's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.9%, then short sleep duration at 39.3%. 1 hospital in/around Artesia, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Artesia from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,036
Artesia
Median Income
$74,915
+10% vs avg
Median Home Value
$229,400
Near average
Median Age
30.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Eddy County) - Artesia's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
61K+13%
Median Income
$78,426+60%
Median Home Value
$212,600+93%
Poverty Rate
13.8%+10%
Unemployment
5.5%-35%

Economics

Economics indicators for Artesia, NM
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,288/mo
Poverty Rate
15.7% +11% vs avg
Unemployment 5.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.9%
Work From Home 8.4%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 55.1%
Asian 0.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.9%
Short Sleep Duration
39.3%
High Blood Pressure
31.5%
Physical Inactivity
26.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
16.8%
Binge Drinking
15.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.7%
Current Smoking
12.8%
Diabetes
11.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.5%
Annual Checkup 66.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.2%
Stroke
3.3%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Artesia, NM? ▼
Artesia, NM has a population of 12,036 people, located in Eddy County, New Mexico.
What is the median household income in Artesia? ▼
The median household income in Artesia, NM is $74,915 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.7%.
What is the median home value in Artesia? ▼
The median home value in Artesia, NM is $229,400. Median rent is $1,288/month.
What are the top health concerns in Artesia? ▼
The top health indicators in Artesia include Obesity (39.9%), Short Sleep Duration (39.3%), High Blood Pressure (31.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Artesia? ▼
Artesia has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Artesia? ▼
The median age in Artesia, NM is 30.7 years. 19.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Artesia, NM is located in Eddy County, New Mexico. With a population of 12K and a $74,915 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Artesia area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Artesia's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Eddy County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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