Black Rock, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,108 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
85.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,350 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
68.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$80,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$180 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$482 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
22.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McKinley County
7
Gallup Urban Area
7
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

McKinley County
6
Gallup Urban Area
6
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 32
Feb 1 3 36
Mar 1 2 42
Apr 1 1 49
May 1 0 58
Jun 0 0 67
Jul 2 0 72
Aug 2 0 70
Sep 1 0 63
Oct 1 0 52
Nov 1 1 41
Dec 1 3 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 64% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 20%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 21%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NM State Senate District 4, NM State House District 6, NM
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Schools

Zuni High
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary
<1 miles, W • 1 star
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy
2 miles, W • 1.9 star
Zuni Middle
2 miles, W • 1 star
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Colleges

New Mexico State University-Grants
54 miles, E • 1.9 star
Navajo Technical University
56 miles, NE • 1 star
Northland Pioneer College
77 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Gallup Indian Medical Center
30 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
49 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
154 miles, NE • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
157 miles, E • 1 star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
162 miles, NW • 1 star
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