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Elida, NM — ZIP 88116

Population: 394 (Census ACS)

2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, wildfire, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
406.5 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
ELIDA ELEMENTARY, ELIDA HIGH

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, wildfire, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
16.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Portales Municipal Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cannon Air Force Base (CVS) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
PLAINS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ROOSEVELT GENERAL HOSPITAL, MULESHOE AREA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
57.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.1%
Median annual property tax
$366
Households with broadband internet
42.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,170
Average weekly wage
$741
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
31

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 88116?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, wildfire, hail, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 88116?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 88116?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 88116?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 88116?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 88116?
Regional Price Parity: 92.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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