Colfax 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 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
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
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
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
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
12,336 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,690 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$161,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$434 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$539 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.7% 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 0 7 29
Feb 1 8 31
Mar 1 10 38
Apr 1 5 45
May 1 1 54
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 2 0 67
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 1 2 48
Nov 1 5 37
Dec 1 8 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NM State Senate District 8, NM State House District 40, NM
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Schools

Maxwell High
7 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Maxwell Middle
7 miles, SE
Cimarron Middle
17 miles, W • 2.3 star

Colleges

Trinidad State Junior College
39 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Luna Community College
77 miles, SW • 1.4 star
New Mexico Highlands University
77 miles, SW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Miners' Colfax Medical Center
20 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Mt San Rafael Hospital
40 miles, NE • 5 star

Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
106 miles, W • 1 star
Pueblo Memorial Airport
116 miles, NE • 1 star