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Hanover, New Mexico

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Population in 2010: 167.
Males: 111  (66.9%)
Females: 56  (33.1%)
Median resident age:

57.3 years
New Mexico median age:

39.4 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,663
Hanover:

$45,663
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,236

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $173,209
Hanover:

$173,209
NM:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $95,953; detached houses: $96,175
March 2022 cost of living index in Hanover: 84.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.5%

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  • Races in Hanover, NM (2022)
    • 13250.8%White alone
    • 12447.7%Hispanic



According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Hanover, New Mexico as of May 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Hanover is 173 to 1.


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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6340 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Las Cruces, NM (84.5 miles , pop. 74,267).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: El Paso, TX (120.5 miles , pop. 563,662).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (236.0 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Cobre, NM (1.6 miles),
Mimbres, NM (1.9 miles ),
Santa Clara, NM (2.1 miles ),
Bayard, NM (2.1 miles ),
Arenas Valley, NM (2.4 miles ),
Bayard-Santa Rita, NM (2.4 miles ),
North Hurley, NM (2.6 miles ),
Hurley, NM (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 32.81 N, Longitude: 108.09 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

Distribution of median household income in Hanover, NM in 2022
Distribution of house value in Hanover, NM in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
New Mexico:

3.6%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2014 was 52.1. This is better than average.

City:

52.1
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 0.597. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.597
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2014 was 38.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.7
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Hanover-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 752% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 495.9 miles away from Hanover center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 442.0 miles away from Hanover center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 6/29/2014 at 04:59:35, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 4.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 64.7 miles away from Hanover center
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 494.4 miles away from Hanover center
On 12/31/1934 at 18:45:56, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 446.2 miles away from Hanover center
On 10/15/1979 at 23:16:54, a magnitude 7.0 (5.7 MB, 6.9 MS, 7.0 ML, 6.4 MW) earthquake occurred 438.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Grant County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 4, Fires: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Hanover:

  • SILVER CITY DIALYSIS (DCI) (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; SILVER CITY, NM)
  • SILVER CITY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; SILVER CITY, NM)
  • GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; SILVER CITY, NM)
  • HACIENDA DE SALUD SILVER CITY (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SILVER CITY, NM)
  • HORIZON HOME HEALTH, INC (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; SILVER CITY, NM)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hanover:

  • Western New Mexico University (about 12 miles; Silver City, NM; Full-time enrollment: 2,456)
  • New Mexico State University-Main Campus (about 87 miles; Las Cruces, NM; FT enrollment: 14,497)
  • New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (about 87 miles; Las Cruces, NM; FT enrollment: 5,640)
  • Eastern Arizona College (about 98 miles; Thatcher, AZ; FT enrollment: 3,810)
  • The University of Texas at El Paso (about 118 miles; El Paso, TX; FT enrollment: 18,008)
  • Vista College (about 122 miles; El Paso, TX; FT enrollment: 3,453)
  • El Paso Community College (about 124 miles; El Paso, TX; FT enrollment: 19,576)

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Church in Hanover: Church of Christ (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Cemetery Number 5 (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Drinking water stations with addresses in Hanover and their reported violations in the past:

HANOVER MDWCA (Population served: 350, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-10-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-10-2009), St Public Notif received (JUL-17-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-07-2013)
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

65.8%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.5%
Whole state:

8.2%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Hanover:

Marital status in Hanover, NM
  • Never married: 21.6%
  • Now married: 75.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.4%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Hanover:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.8
New Mexico average:

12.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hanover, NM (based on Grant County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic9,58713
Evangelical Protestant2,53027
Other1,75713
Mainline Protestant8737
None14,767-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Grant County:

1.35 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.34 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Grant County:

0.67 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Here:

4.72 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
This county:

8.08 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Grant County:

7.3%
New Mexico:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Grant County:

19.6%
New Mexico:

22.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Grant County:

16.1%
New Mexico:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Hanover:

  • KNFT (950 AM; 5 kW; BAYARD, NM; Owner: RUNNELS BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LLC, DEBTOR IN POSSESSION)
  • KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
  • KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KSNM (570 AM; 5 kW; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: SUNRISE BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KUAZ (1550 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)
  • KTSM (690 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KAMA (750 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))

Strongest FM radio stations in Hanover:

  • KNFT-FM (102.9 FM; BAYARD, NM; Owner: RUNNELS BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LLC, DEBTOR IN POSSESSION)
  • KNUW (95.3 FM; SANTA CLARA, NM; Owner: MEL-MIKE ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • K212EH (90.3 FM; SILVER CITY, NM; Owner: CONNECTION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOC., INC.)
  • K204BU (88.7 FM; SILVER CITY, NM; Owner: FAITH COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KSCQ (92.9 FM; SILVER CITY, NM; Owner: PAUL D. HUNTER)
  • K208BT (89.5 FM; SAFFORD, AZ; Owner: AZ BD OF REGENTS/UNIV. OF ARIZONA)
  • K216CK (91.1 FM; TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE, NM; Owner: CONNECTION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOC., INC.)
  • KKVS (98.7 FM; TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE, NM; Owner: RICHARDSON COMMERCIAL CORPORATION)
  • KPSA-FM (97.9 FM; LORDSBURG, NM; Owner: RUNNELS BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LLC, DEBTOR IN POSSESSION)
  • KROL (99.5 FM; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: RIO GRANDE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING CO)

TV broadcast stations around Hanover:

  • KOBG-TV (Channel 6; SILVER CITY, NM; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
  • KOVT (Channel 10; SILVER CITY, NM; Owner: KOAT HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K02ES (Channel 2; SILVER CITY, ETC., NM; Owner: KDBC-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • K45EC (Channel 45; SILVER CITY, NM; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • K28GK (Channel 28; SILVER CITY, NM; Owner: REGENTS OF NEW MEXICO STATE UNIV.)
  • K25DI (Channel 25; SILVER CITY, NM; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)

Hanover fatal accident list:

Jun 9, 2007 10:15 AM, Sr-152, Sr-356, Lat: 32.810131, Lon: -108.091142, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 3.8mTotal length
  • 20,066Total average daily traffic
  • 7,109Total average daily truck traffic
  • 32,968Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 2169 Nm Highway 61 (Lat: 32.627694 Lon: -107.868222), Type: Building, Structure height: 6.1 m, Overall height: 7.6 m, Call Sign: WNWD400,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.127 MHz, 458.150 MHz, Grant Date: 02/05/2021, Expiration Date: 04/23/2031, Registrant: Grant County New Mexico Office Of Emergency Management, Po Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898, Phone: (575) 574-0065, Fax: (575) 574-0100, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • COBRA, 303 Fierro Road (Lat: 32.856861 Lon: -108.085306), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WQMK289,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/31/2010, Expiration Date: 08/31/2020, Cancellation Date: 05/29/2020, Certifier: Michele A Hughes, Registrant: Arent Fox LLP, 1717 K Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 715-8479, Fax: (202) 857-6395, Email:

  • NUN RF SITE, Atop East Ridge Line Santa Rita Open Pit Copper Mine (Lat: 32.789889 Lon: -108.050139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WQOF304,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/15/2021, Expiration Date: 09/07/2031, Certifier: Michele A Hughes, Registrant: Arent Fox LLP, 1717 K Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 715-8479, Fax: (202) 857-6395, Email:

  • CHINO, 1.5 M Sw Of Chino Mine (Lat: 32.774306 Lon: -108.066472), Type: Mast, Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WRAL200, Licensee ID: L01750721,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 12/20/2017, Expiration Date: 12/20/2027, Certifier: Michele Hughes, Registrant: Freeport-Mcmoran Chino Mines Company, 333 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: (602) 366-8324, Fax: (602) 366-7302, Email:

  • COBRE, .4 M W Of Crumblgy Rd & Fiero Rd (Lat: 32.852361 Lon: -108.085278), Type: Mast, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRAL201, Licensee ID: L01750721,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19380.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19380.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 12/20/2017, Expiration Date: 12/20/2027, Certifier: Michele Hughes, Registrant: Freeport-Mcmoran Chino Mines Company, 333 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: (602) 366-8324, Fax: (602) 366-7302, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Hanover)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182E (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9251X, N9251X, N-9251X, Serial Number: 18253651, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 12/12/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 07/29/1994
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Leasing Co (Alc) Aircraft, Po Box 36, Hanover, NM 88041, Other Owners: Exploration Inc Southwest, D L Dba Maxwell

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hanover, NM
  • 87.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.0%Wood


Hanover compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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