Chama, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
748 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$194,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$439 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$474 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rio Arriba County
6
Española Urban Area
6
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rio Arriba County
2
Española Urban Area
2
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 14 24
Feb 1 14 28
Mar 2 10 36
Apr 1 4 43
May 1 1 52
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 2 0 66
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 2 0 57
Oct 2 2 46
Nov 1 7 34
Dec 1 12 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 32% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 30%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NM State Senate District 22, NM State House District 41, NM
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Schools

Chama Elementary
1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Chama Middle
1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Escalante Middle/High School
13 miles, S • 1.9 star
Tierra Amarilla Elementary
13 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Adams State University
56 miles, NE • 1.9 star
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
64 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Northern New Mexico College
67 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Rio Grande Hospital
56 miles, NE • 5 star
San Luis Valley Health
56 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
67 miles, NW • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
92 miles, S • 1 star
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