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Lake Arthur, NM
Town in Chaves County, New Mexico.
Population
478
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
898
ZIP codes
0
Lake Arthur and its ZIP codes
Lake Arthur at a glance
- Lake Arthur is about 51 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Lake Arthur, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chaves County. PPP loans are for Lake Arthur.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,083
21,847 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,036
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$460M
FY 2026, $7,056 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lake Arthur, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
694
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
282
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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake Arthur, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.9%
U.S. 11.1% +11.8 pts
Cities near Lake Arthur
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HagermanTown | 8.4 mi | 1.4 |
| MorningsideCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.1 |
| ArtesiaCity | 10 mi | 11.4 |
| DexterTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| AtokaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.8 |
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| HopeVillage | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| Loco HillsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| RoswellCity | 28 mi | 29.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake Arthur, NM in?
- Lake Arthur is in Chaves County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Lake Arthur, NM?
- About 478 people live in Lake Arthur, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake Arthur?
- Nearby places include Hagerman (8.4 mi), Morningside (9.6 mi), Artesia (10 mi), Dexter (14 mi), Atoka (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023