Catron County, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
3,685 332.4M (US)
Median Age
62.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,439 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$171,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$346 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$551 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

New Mexico
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 35
Feb 1 5 37
Mar 1 4 43
Apr 1 1 49
May 1 0 58
Jun 1 0 66
Jul 2 0 70
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 1 0 53
Nov 1 3 42
Dec 1 6 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 17%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 35, NM State House District 49, NM
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Schools

Reserve High
25 miles, W • 4.1 star
Quemado High
31 miles, N • 1.9 star
Quemado Elementary
31 miles, N • 2.8 star

Colleges

Western New Mexico University
78 miles, S • 1.4 star
New Mexico State University-Grants
93 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Eastern Arizona College
108 miles, W • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Gila Regional Medical Center
77 miles, S • 4.1 star

Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
176 miles, E • 1 star
El Paso International Airport
186 miles, S • 1.9 star
Tucson International Airport
192 miles, W • 2.3 star