City safety & data profile

RoswellNM

Roswell, NM is a 49K-resident city in Chaves County with a median household income of $51,583.

Chaves County, New Mexico. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Roswell, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Roswell has a population larger than 78% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $152,600, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

49K
Population
Top 22%
By size
$51,583
Median income
$152,600
Median home
26%
Poverty rate

The read on Roswell

Roswell posts a median household income higher than 11% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Roswell area.

Top 89%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Roswell

Where Roswell income ranks nationally

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

$51,583 Bottom 11% higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $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 Roswell, NM beyond the headline numbers

Roswell sits inside Chaves County, New Mexico, at roughly 33.39°N, -104.52°W. Population 48,544, $51,583 median household income. Median home value $152,600, median rent $876. Poverty rate 26%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Roswell's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.9%, then high blood pressure at 36.8%. 2 hospitals in/around Roswell, 1.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

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

Population
48,544
Roswell
Median Income
$51,583
-24% vs avg
Median Home Value
$152,600
-33% vs avg
Median Age
37.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Chaves County) - Roswell'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
64K-2%
Median Income
$52,938+35%
Median Home Value
$156,400+62%
Poverty Rate
24.3%+14%
Unemployment
5%-29%

Economics

Economics indicators for Roswell, NM
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$876/mo
Poverty Rate
26% +83% vs avg
Unemployment 5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.6%
Work From Home 5%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 52.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.9%
High Blood Pressure
36.8%
Short Sleep Duration
36.1%
Physical Inactivity
31.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
20.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.3%
Current Smoking
15.5%
Diabetes
14.4%
Binge Drinking
14.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55.5%
Annual Checkup 69.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.5%
Stroke
4.1%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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1
Average Rating
1.5/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
LOVELACE REGIONAL HOSPITAL - ROSWELL
ROSWELL · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
EASTERN NEW MEXICO MEDICAL CENTER
ROSWELL · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Roswell, NM? ▼
Roswell, NM has a population of 48,544 people, located in Chaves County, New Mexico.
What is the median household income in Roswell? ▼
The median household income in Roswell, NM is $51,583 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 26%.
What is the median home value in Roswell? ▼
The median home value in Roswell, NM is $152,600. Median rent is $876/month.
What are the top health concerns in Roswell? ▼
The top health indicators in Roswell include Obesity (39.9%), High Blood Pressure (36.8%), Short Sleep Duration (36.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Roswell? ▼
Roswell has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 1.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Roswell? ▼
The median age in Roswell, NM is 37.1 years. 18.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Roswell, NM is located in Chaves County, New Mexico. With a population of 49K and a $51,583 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 1.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Roswell area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Roswell's profile

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

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Roswell area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Roswell against New Mexico peers on any ranking lens. Explore New Mexico

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 (Chaves County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.