Chaves County

NM · Pop. 5,330 · Rural County

4Homestead Score

Chaves County is a rural county in NM with a population of approximately 5,330.

$/Acre: $492

Property Tax: 0.8%

Growing Season: 131 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 2/10

Density: 6.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%

Local Sales Tax0.08%

Combined Sales Tax4.96%

Cost of Living Index99.7

Median Household Income$52,001

Poverty Rate21%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$492

Median Home Price$129K

Acres for Sale3493

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season131 days

Annual Rainfall10.9 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,481 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)247 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K1160

Property Crime /100K1369

Overall Safety2/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyStrong