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