Roosevelt County

NM · Pop. 104,552 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Roosevelt County is a suburban county in NM with a population of approximately 104,552.

$/Acre: $2,087

Property Tax: 0.8%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 91.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%

Local Sales Tax0.48%

Combined Sales Tax5.36%

Cost of Living Index101.3

Median Household Income$36,097

Poverty Rate18.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,087

Median Home Price$299K

Acres for Sale2772

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall11.3 inches

Avg Summer High95°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,338 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado2/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)300 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)6.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K1068

Property Crime /100K809

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyModerate