Electric companies in Chaves County, New Mexico
Chaves County, NM ranks 1st of 33 New Mexico counties for damaging wind risk, FEMA score 95.5. Chaves County, NM has 64,446 residents. Chaves County, NM: 6 utilities listed by EIA. Chaves County, NM: home electricity prices of 8.91 to 17.65 cents per kWh.
Chaves County, NM on the map
Chaves County, NM darker: more storm events
Outage risk in Chaves County, NM
Chaves County, NM, NWS storm events 2015 to 2025: 150 in all, 232.8 per 100,000 residents of 64,446, rank 17 of 33 New Mexico counties. Property damage in Chaves County, NM: $2.9M, with 7 direct injuries or deaths.
Events by year in Chaves County, NM
events a year, Chaves County, NM
- 8'15
- 1'16
- 4'17
- 4'18
- 10'19
- 15'20
- 22'21
- 10'22
- 26'23
- 27'24
- 23'25
Events by type
| Chaves County, NM | FEMA | Score | Rank | Events | Peak | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaves County, NM, thunderstorm and high wind | Relatively High | 95.5 | 1 of 33 | 126 | 2023 (25) | $872K |
| Chaves County, NM, tornado | Very Low | 20.6 | 10 of 33 | 9 | 2019 (3) | $2.0M |
| Chaves County, NM, hurricane and tropical storm | Very Low | 39.0 | 2 of 16 | 0 | none | $0 |
| Chaves County, NM, ice storm | Relatively High | 85.3 | 1 of 33 | 0 | none | $0 |
| Chaves County, NM, winter storm and heavy snow | Relatively High | 93.2 | 6 of 33 | 14 | 2020 (4) | $5K |
| Chaves County, NM, heat wave | Relatively Moderate | 90.0 | 3 of 33 | 1 | 2022 (1) | $0 |
Housing and heating in Chaves County, NM
Chaves County, NM: 17,222 of 26,794 homes were built before 1980 and 2,922 in 2000 or later. Chaves County, NM has 19,124 detached houses, 1,798 homes in 5+ unit buildings, 3,797 mobile homes, and 7,391 of 23,605 households rent.
Age of homes in Chaves County, NM
% of homes by decade built, Chaves County, NM
- 6pre-40
- 640s
- 2050s
- 1560s
- 1770s
- 1380s
- 1290s
- 600s
- 410s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Chaves County, NM
| Chaves County, NM | Value | State median | Gap | Rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaves County, NM, median year built | 1972 | 1980 | -8 years | 29 of 33 |
| Chaves County, NM, built before 1980 | 64.3% | 50.7% | +13.6 points | 4 of 33 |
| Chaves County, NM, built 2000 or later | 10.9% | 18.1% | -7.2 points | 30 of 33 |
| Chaves County, NM, detached houses | 71.4% | 64.1% | +7.3 points | 8 of 33 |
| Chaves County, NM, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 6.7% | 4.1% | +2.6 points | 7 of 33 |
| Chaves County, NM, mobile homes | 14.2% | 23.9% | -9.8 points | 28 of 33 |
| Chaves County, NM, renter households | 31.3% | 27.3% | +4.1 points | 7 of 33 |
| Chaves County, NM, median home value | $141,900 | $160,800 | -$18,900 | 23 of 33 |
| Chaves County, NM, median gross rent a month | $838 | $810 | +$28 | 16 of 33 |
| Chaves County, NM, people per household | 2.62 | 2.59 | +0.03 | 15 of 33 |
Cost of living with electricity in Chaves County, NM
Chaves County, NM: electricity $1,226 a year per home (DOE LEAD), all home energy $1,728, 2.7% of $64,567 income. 23,280 households in Chaves County, NM spend about $28.5 million a year on electricity and $40.2 million on all home energy. Lower-income homes in Chaves County, NM ($16,437 a year) spend 9.2% of income, 3.4 times the all-home figure.
Energy burden in Chaves County, NM
| Chaves County, NM | Homes | Income | Power | Gas | Other | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaves County, NM, all households | 23,280 | $64,567 | $1,226 | $458 | $44 | 2.7% |
| Chaves County, NM, lower income | 7,688 | $16,437 | $1,020 | $450 | $41 | 9.2% |
| Chaves County, NM, owners | 15,688 | $79,161 | $1,433 | $560 | $59 | 2.6% |
| Chaves County, NM, renters | 7,592 | $34,411 | $797 | $249 | $13 | 3.1% |
Flood claims and flood insurance in Chaves County, NM
Chaves County, NM: 92 NFIP flood claims in 2015 to 2025, $8.2M paid, median paid claim $95,938.
282 of 25,124 residential structures in Chaves County, NM carry an NFIP contract. 236 NFIP policies of any type were in force in Chaves County, NM on 8 Sep 2026.
Chaves County, NM: claims history, not an outage count.
Flood claims by year in Chaves County, NM
flood claims a year, Chaves County, NM
- <5'15
- 0'16
- 0'17
- 0'18
- <5'19
- 0'20
- <5'21
- 0'22
- 0'23
- 82'24
- 5'25
| Chaves County, NM | Value | Median county | Rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaves County, NM, claims 2015-2025 | 92 | — | 3 of 16 |
| Chaves County, NM, paid 2015-2025 | $8.2M | — | 2 of 16 |
| Chaves County, NM, median paid claim | $95,938 | — | — |
| Chaves County, NM, claims per 1,000 homes | 3.7 | 0.8 | 4 of 16 |
| Chaves County, NM, homes with flood insurance | 1.1% | 0.6% | 11 of 31 |
| Chaves County, NM, policies in force | 236 | — | — |
| Chaves County, NM, repetitive-loss properties | <5 | — | — |
Chaves County, NM: OpenFEMA NFIP, claims as of 8 Sep 2026, insured share as of 3 Aug 2026; counts under 5 are hidden.
Chaves County, NM: flood claims by state, flood hub.
Climate and electric heating in Chaves County, NM
Chaves County, NM totals 3,403 heating degree days and 1,521 cooling degree days a year (1991-2020 normal).
For heating, Chaves County, NM is the 28th coldest of 33 counties in New Mexico: 3,403 against a median of 4,510. For cooling, Chaves County, NM is the 6th hottest: 1,521 against a median of 844.
Chaves County, NM sits between climates, 1,882 degree days separate heating and cooling.
Chaves County, NM averaged 3,079 heating degree days in 2016-2025 against a 3,403 normal, 10% fewer.
Chaves County, NM: 51.0% of 23,605 homes heat with electricity; 49.0% use gas, oil, wood or something else.
| Chaves County, NM | Value | NM median county | Chaves County, NM, rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaves County, NM, heating degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 3,403 | 4,510 | 28 of 33 |
| Chaves County, NM, heating degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 3,079 | 4,263 | 28 of 33 |
| Chaves County, NM, cooling degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 1,521 | 844 | 6 of 33 |
| Chaves County, NM, cooling degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 1,809 | 1,005 | 5 of 33 |
| Chaves County, NM, electric heating, ACS 2019-2023 | 51.0% | 14.9% | 4 of 33 |
Chaves County, NM: ACS B25040, 23,605 homes; NOAA nClimDiv, retrieved 7 Oct 2026.
Facts about Chaves County, NM
- Residents of Chaves County, NM, ACS 2023
- 64,44610 of 33 New Mexico counties
- Households in Chaves County, NM
- 23,6052.73 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Chaves County, NM
- 68.7%16,214 owner and 7,391 renter households
- Median household income in Chaves County, NM
- $52,02916 of 33 New Mexico counties
- Housing units in Chaves County, NM
- 26,7943,189 vacant or seasonal, 11.9% of the units
- Homes heated by electricity in Chaves County, NM
- 51.0%12,048 homes, 4 of 33 New Mexico counties
- Utilities listed for Chaves County, NM
- 66 with a home price: Central Valley Elec Coop, Inc, Lea County Electric Coop, Inc, Southwestern Public Service Co
- Lowest home price in Chaves County, NM
- 8.91 ¢/kWhCentral Valley Elec Coop, Inc, 49.5% below the highest
- Highest home price in Chaves County, NM
- 17.65 ¢/kWhOtero County Electric Coop Inc
- Monthly bill gap in Chaves County, NM
- $57between the two at 654 kWh, $687 a year, 1.32% of the Chaves County, NM median income
- ZIP areas touching Chaves County, NM
- 988116 to 88344
- Outage-linked storm events in Chaves County, NM
- 150NWS storm events, 2015 to 2025
- Homes built before 1980 in Chaves County, NM
- 64.3%median year built 1972
- Flood claims in Chaves County, NM
- 92NFIP 2015 to 2025, $8.2M paid
- Home energy burden in Chaves County, NM
- 2.7%$1,226 a year on electricity (DOE LEAD)
Electricity price since 2015 in Chaves County, NM
Southwestern Public Service Co charged Chaves County, NM homes 9.40 ¢/kWh in 2015. Chaves County, NM: 11.98 ¢ in 2024, 27% up. Chaves County, NM: against 14% up for the New Mexico average.
Chaves County, NM: a 654 kWh month at that price. Chaves County, NM: $61 in 2015, $78 in 2024. Chaves County, NM: $940 a year, 1.8% of the $52,029 median income.
Chaves: 10 yearly prices
| Year | Southwestern Public Service Co, Chaves County, NM | Chaves: Gap to New Mexico average | Chaves: Gap to U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015, Chaves | 9.40 | -3.07 | -3.25 |
| 2016, Chaves | 9.59 | -2.44 | -2.96 |
| 2017, Chaves | 10.54 | -2.34 | -2.35 |
| 2018, Chaves | 10.11 | -2.57 | -2.76 |
| 2019, Chaves | 9.65 | -2.86 | -3.36 |
| 2020, Chaves | 9.85 | -3.09 | -3.30 |
| 2021, Chaves | 10.80 | -2.72 | -2.86 |
| 2022, Chaves | 12.70 | -1.14 | -2.34 |
| 2023, Chaves | 11.77 | -2.08 | -4.23 |
| 2024, Chaves | 11.98 | -2.22 | -4.50 |
Chaves County, NM: EIA-861 home prices, 2015 to 2024, not a Chaves County, NM price.
CSVElectric utilities in Chaves County, NM
| Utility listed for Chaves County, NM | Type | Home price ¢/kWh | Yearly bill at 654 kWh | Share of Chaves County, NM median income of $52,029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley Elec Coop, Inc in Chaves County, NM | Cooperative | 8.91 | $699 | 1.34% |
| Lea County Electric Coop, Inc in Chaves County, NM | Cooperative | 10.07 | $790 | 1.52% |
| Southwestern Public Service Co in Chaves County, NM | Investor Owned | 11.98 | $940 | 1.81% |
| Roosevelt County Elec Coop Inc in Chaves County, NM | Cooperative | 12.07 | $947 | 1.82% |
| Central New Mexico El Coop, Inc in Chaves County, NM | Cooperative | 17.16 | $1,347 | 2.59% |
| Otero County Electric Coop Inc in Chaves County, NM | Cooperative | 17.65 | $1,386 | 2.66% |
Prices are statewide utility averages, not a county price.
Analyst note on Chaves County, NM
12,048 of the 23,605 homes in Chaves County, NM heat with electricity. Chaves County, NM counts 64,446 residents in 23,605 households. Chaves County, NM touches 9 ZIP areas, 88116 to 88344, about 7,161 residents each.
Household income in Chaves County, NM is $52,029; 16,214 of its 23,605 households own. Chaves County, NM has 26,794 housing units, 3,189 (11.9%) vacant or seasonal, and 7,391 rented homes. Chaves County, NM logged 150 storm events for its 64,446 residents.
The median home in Chaves County, NM dates from 1972. Homes in Chaves County, NM pay $1,226 a year for electricity. Chaves County, NM home electricity prices run Central Valley Elec Coop, Inc to Otero County Electric Coop Inc, $57 a month apart at 654 kWh.
Bill and heat pump calculator, Chaves County, NM
Compare Chaves County, NM with its neighbours
- Lincoln County sits 56 miles west of Chaves County, NM, with 20,227 residents against 64,446 there, 221 storm events against 150, median home built 1985 against 1972, energy burden 3.0% against 2.7%, income $51,643 against $52,029.
- Eddy County sits 67 miles south of Chaves County, NM, with 61,114 residents against 64,446 there, 297 storm events against 150, median home built 1977 against 1972, energy burden 2.0% against 2.7%, income $79,605 against $52,029.
- De Baca County sits 73 miles north of Chaves County, NM, with 1,580 residents against 64,446 there, 64 storm events against 150, median home built 1972 against 1972, energy burden 3.9% against 2.7%, income $40,804 against $52,029.
- Otero County sits 90 miles southwest of Chaves County, NM, with 68,235 residents against 64,446 there, 148 storm events against 150, median home built 1984 against 1972, energy burden 3.0% against 2.7%, income $52,717 against $52,029.
- Roosevelt County sits 87 miles northeast of Chaves County, NM, with 19,002 residents against 64,446 there, 81 storm events against 150, median home built 1980 against 1972, energy burden 3.0% against 2.7%, income $52,445 against $52,029.
Cities in Chaves County, NM
- Roswell electricity rates47,823 residents
ZIP codes in Chaves County, NM
- 88116
- 88201
- 88203
- 88230
- 88232
- 88250
- 88253
- 88339
- 88344
New Mexico: home prices since 2001, planned plants.
Questions on Chaves County, NM
Chaves County, NM: what do homes pay for electricity?
Chaves County, NM homes paid 8.91 to 17.65 cents per kWh in 2024 across 6 listed utilities: $58 to $115 a month at 654 kWh, 1.34% to 2.66% of Chaves County, NM income.
Chaves County, NM: how many homes heat with electricity?
Chaves County, NM: 12,048 of 23,605 occupied homes, 51.0%, rank 4 of 33.
Chaves County, NM: median household income?
$52,029 in Chaves County, NM, rank 16 of 33; 64,446 residents, 23,605 households.
Chaves County, NM: outage-linked storms since 2015?
Chaves County, NM: 150 NWS events, peak year 2024.
Chaves County, NM: flood insurance claims since 2015?
Chaves County, NM: 92 NFIP flood claims, $8.2M paid, 3.7 per 1,000 homes, 1.1% of homes insured.
How old are the homes in Chaves County, NM?
Chaves County, NM: median home built 1972; 64.3% predate 1980, 71.4% detached, 6.7% in 5+ unit buildings.
Chaves County, NM: share of income for energy?
Chaves County, NM homes spend $1,226 a year on electricity, $1,728 on all energy: 2.7% of $64,567; 9.2% for lower incomes.