Roosevelt County , New Mexico
Population: 19,002 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $52,445 Home $136,000 Rent $863/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 19,002 residents, Roosevelt County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for New Mexico and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Roosevelt County in the top 16% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with wildfire potential the dominant local risk.
$52,445
Median Income
household
$136,000
Home Value
median
$863/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $52,445 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,105 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.6% |
| Median Home Value | $136,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $863/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 62.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 19,002 |
| Median Age | 32 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
34.7%
Obesity
11.7%
Diabetes
15.0%
Smoking
30.9%
High Blood Pressure
27.6%
No Physical Activity
24.1%
Depression
35.7%
Insufficient Sleep
65.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 84.1 · 84th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
53.53
🌀 Hurricane
32.21
🔥 Wildfire
98.57
❄️ Winter Storm
83.00
🌍 Earthquake
24.97
☀️ Drought
97.01
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