Capulin, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
79 332.4M (US)
Median Age
66.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$34,808 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
48 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$120,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$335 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$578 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
3
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
1
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 32
Feb 0 5 35
Mar 1 6 42
Apr 1 3 50
May 2 0 58
Jun 2 0 67
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 1 1 52
Nov 1 4 40
Dec 0 6 32

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NM State Senate District 7, NM State House District 67, NM
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Schools

Des Moines High
9 miles, E • 4.1 star
Des Moines Elementary
9 miles, E • 3.7 star
Branson School
20 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Branson School Online
20 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Trinidad State Junior College
41 miles, N • 1.4 star
Otero Junior College
88 miles, NE • 1.4 star
New Mexico Highlands University
104 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Miners' Colfax Medical Center
26 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Mt San Rafael Hospital
40 miles, N • 5 star
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Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
110 miles, N • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
140 miles, W • 1 star
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