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Artesia, NM
City in Eddy County, New Mexico.
Population
12,576
Land area
11.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,105
ZIP codes
0
Artesia and its ZIP codes
Artesia at a glance
- Artesia is about 63 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 19th most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $74,915 a year, 17% more than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $229,400 (8% below New Mexico) and median rent is $1,288 a month.
Local data for Artesia, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Artesia, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,915
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$229,400
Median rent
$1,288/mo
Homeownership
64.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
30.7
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,879), German Americans (1,431), Irish Americans (902).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eddy County. PPP loans are for Artesia.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,501
34,421 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,406
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$447M
FY 2026, $7,166 per person
How people get to work
Artesia, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Artesia, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,299
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
235
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 23°F
12.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Artesia, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities near Artesia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MorningsideCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| AtokaCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Lake ArthurTown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| HopeVillage | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| HagermanTown | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| DexterTown | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| Loco HillsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| La HuertaCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Artesia, NM in?
- Artesia is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Artesia, NM?
- About 12,576 people live in Artesia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Artesia?
- Nearby places include Morningside (1.2 mi), Atoka (5.2 mi), Lake Arthur (10 mi), Hope (19 mi), Hagerman (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023