Buckhorn, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
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
85 332.4M (US)
Median Age
74.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
69.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$111,442 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$271,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$465 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$479 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
1
Silver City Urban Area
1
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
1
Silver City Urban Area
1
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 42
Feb 1 0 46
Mar 1 0 51
Apr 0 0 58
May 1 0 67
Jun 1 0 75
Jul 3 0 78
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 2 0 71
Oct 1 0 61
Nov 1 0 49
Dec 1 1 42

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 (31%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 35, NM State House District 39, NM
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Schools

Cliff Elementary
7 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Cliff High
7 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Western New Mexico University
30 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Eastern Arizona College
63 miles, W • 1.4 star
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
123 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Gila Regional Medical Center
30 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Mt Graham Regional Medical Center
62 miles, W • 3.2 star
Mimbres Memorial Hospital
76 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Tucson International Airport
145 miles, W • 2.3 star
El Paso International Airport
160 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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