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Demographics

Very HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 1
Population8,701
Foreign Born13.6%
Population Density3,224people per mi²
Median Age29.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

44/100

56% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Anthony, New Mexico

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $9k$17k
Comfortable $22k$32k
Luxury $56k+$87k+
Elite (Top 5%) $66k+$102k+
Affordability Ratio

105%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean75%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
3
Positive
10
Poor
3
Negative
1

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

8.4mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

7.3mi

Airport

LAS — Las Cruces International

26.7mi

Post Office

USPS — El Paso, TX

11.7mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0Nearest 12.2 mi
Camping20Nearest 8.3 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 2.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
F
Distressed

A low-income area with significant economic hardship. Household wealth and educational attainment are well below national averages.

Median HHI
$33k+20.9%
56% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$180k
73% below US avg
College Educated
8.1%
77% below US avg
WFH
6.2%
57% below US avg
Homeownership
66.1%
1% above US avg
Median Home
$111k
61% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 94% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
1.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−81.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−77.4%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.78 / 1k Residents84% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−84.9%
Burglary
0.11 / 1k Residents97% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
0.22 / 1k Residents98% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.34 / 1k Residents89% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: EVENSwing

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Anthony, New Mexico
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C
Weak10.2% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (250% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone8A~13°F min
Growing Season256 days330 frost-free
Annual Rainfall10.1"
Elevation3,802 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor18 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,224/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair9 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
C-
Weakborder 16 mi · coast 179 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$163.6M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityEl Paso679k people are 18 mi away
Nearest Major AirportLAS27 mi away
Distance to State Capital257 miSanta Fe, NM
Nearest Prison1.7 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T02:56:29.000Z

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