Boles Acres, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
1,967 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,673 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$194,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$292 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$985 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Otero County
5
Alamogordo Urban Area
5
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Otero County
5
Alamogordo Urban Area
5
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 38
Feb 1 4 41
Mar 1 3 46
Apr 0 1 54
May 1 0 63
Jun 1 0 71
Jul 3 0 73
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 2 0 66
Oct 1 1 56
Nov 1 2 45
Dec 1 4 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 34, NM State House District 54, NM
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Schools

Mountain View Middle
5 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Desert Star Elementary
5 miles, NE • 1 star
Alamogordo High
5 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Yucca Elementary
6 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Olympian Academy of Cosmetology
6 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Lincoln County Medical Center
40 miles, NE • 5 star
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Airports

El Paso International Airport
74 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Roswell Air Center
90 miles, E • 1 star
Lea County Regional Airport
161 miles, SE • 1 star
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