Chaparral, NM Rankings


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Chaparral, NM is a small town located in the southwest United States. According to BestPlaces, it has a population of 1,286 and an overall ranking of #5177 in terms of livability for cities across the United States. The crime rate in Chaparral is relatively low compared to other cities, receiving a rank of #8316 out of 10,000 cities evaluated. In terms of education, Chaparral has an average ranking of #8605 out of 10,000 cities evaluated based on test scores and primary/secondary school performance. Residents experience a high rate of unemployment with a rank of #8738 out of 10,000 cities evaluated. Weather is pleasant with an overall ranking of #9482 out of 10,000 evaluated by temperature and humidity levels. Lastly, Chaparral enjoys access to amenities such as restaurants and entertainment venues with an overall ranking of #7682 out of 10,000 cities assessed in these categories.

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#17 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)
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#18 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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#20 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#39 2005 Best Places to Live
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#79 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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#185 Best Green Cities
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Most people don't know us. When people ask "where are you originally from," and I say Chaparral, NM, they are like, "where?" Other people I meet from NM are from Las  More

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From one Santa Fe transplant to a possible other, think long and hard about moving to Santa Fe. Sure, the scenery is beautiful, the weather is not too bad and there is  More

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