Roswell, New Mexico
Quick Statistics
Roswell is a community in Chaves County, New Mexico, home to about 47,638 people spread across 29.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $27,510 a year, and a typical home is worth about $152,600. About 27.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 85.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 2 percent over the past decade.
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Among the New Mexico towns GeoStat tracks, Roswell ranks number 5 of 495 in population, number 211 in median household income, number 216 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Roswell typically top out near 97°F in July, while January nights average about 28°F. The area sees roughly 10 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Midway, NM | 6.9 mi. | 541 |
| 2. | Dexter, NM | 15.4 mi. | 1,128 |
| 3. | Hagerman, NM | 21.1 mi. | 849 |
| 4. | Lake Arthur, NM | 27.6 mi. | 478 |
| 5. | Morningside, NM | 36.2 mi. | 103 |
| 6. | Artesia, NM | 36.5 mi. | 12,576 |
| 7. | Hope, NM | 40.3 mi. | 49 |
| 8. | Atoka, NM | 41.9 mi. | 1,347 |
What is the population of Roswell, New Mexico?
Roswell has a population of about 47,638 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Roswell, New Mexico in?
Roswell is located in Chaves County, New Mexico.
What is the median home value in Roswell, New Mexico?
The median home value in Roswell is about $152,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Roswell, New Mexico?
The median personal income in Roswell is about $27,510 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Roswell, New Mexico?
Since 1950, 51 tornadoes have been recorded in Chaves County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Roswell, New Mexico?
Typical July highs run about 97 degrees and January lows about 28 degrees, with around 10 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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