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Chaves County
City in New Mexico, United States
Overview
Chaves County, anchored by Roswell, is famed for its extraterrestrial lore and New Mexico charm. Visitors enjoy a mix of quirky museums, regional cuisine, and friendly communities set amid scenic desert landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Mexico
Population
65,157
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
33.36°, -104.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,095
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
65
English
98
Temperature
17.0°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
6.0°C
Record High
44.0°C
Record Low
-14.8°C
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
311 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ROW
Distance
9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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