Artesia, NM

Artesia, New Mexico

Introduction to Artesia, New Mexico

Artesia, New Mexico, in Eddy county, is 137 miles NW of Odessa, Texas and 143 miles NE of El Paso, Texas. The city has a population of 10,692.

Artesia History

Artesia was originally known as Miller. The city adopted its present name in 1903. It was named after the discovery of artesian wells in the area. Artesia was incorporated in 1905. Until the early 1920s, the city flourished as an agricultural oasis. Oil was discovered in the area in 1924. The city is located in Eddy County, which was organized on February 25, 1889.

Artesia and nearby Attractions

• Artesia Historical Museum
• Abo Shopping Center
• Carlsbad Museum & Art Center
• Living Desert State Park
• Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art
• Brantley Lake State Park

Things To Do In Artesia

While in Artesia, one can enjoy water skiing, fishing, boating and sailing at the Brantley Lake State Park. The Artesia Historical Museum and Art Center is also a popular local spot. The Abo Shopping Center is the local shopping destination. Local churches include the Hermosa Drive Baptist Church, Victory Mission Church and the United Pentecostal Church. The Artesia Country Club provides excellent facilities for golfers. The city hosts the Eddy County Fair every July.

Artesia Transportation

Facilities for air transportation are available from Lea County Airport .

Artesia Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Eastern New Mexico University, Odessa College and South Plains College.

High Points

Artesia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Artesia, NM

Comparing Artesia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Artesia Almanac

Artesia Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Artesia Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Artesia residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Artesia, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Artesia Public Libraries

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Artesia Hospitals

ARTESIA GENERAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
702 N 13TH ST
(505) 748-3333
Emergency Service: Yes

Artesia High Schools (2004)

ARTESIA HIGH
1006 W. RICHARDSON AVE.
505-746-9816
Serves 780 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Artesia Colleges

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