Bluewater, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
241 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
91.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$121,083 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
53 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$268,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$598 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$949 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.2% 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 6 30
Feb 1 4 34
Mar 1 2 41
Apr 1 1 48
May 1 0 57
Jun 1 0 66
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 1 1 51
Nov 1 2 39
Dec 1 5 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 13%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Thoreau Middle
6 miles, N
Thoreau High
7 miles, N • 4.6 star
Bluewater Elementary
14 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

New Mexico State University-Grants
23 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Navajo Technical University
25 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Cibola General Hospital
24 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Gallup Indian Medical Center
32 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
121 miles, E • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
129 miles, NE • 1 star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
196 miles, W • 1 star
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