Congressional District 1, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
709,243 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,383 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$278,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$518 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$953 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.5% 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 4 34
Feb 0 3 39
Mar 0 4 45
Apr 0 1 53
May 1 0 62
Jun 1 0 71
Jul 2 0 75
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 1 0 66
Oct 1 0 54
Nov 1 2 43
Dec 1 5 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 12%

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State Senate District 33, NM State House District 56, NM
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Schools

Corona Elementary
21 miles, W • 3.7 star
Corona High
21 miles, W • 2.3 star
Vaughn Elementary
22 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Vaughn High
22 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

New Mexico Military Institute
73 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Lincoln County Medical Center
70 miles, SW • 5 star
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
72 miles, S • 3.2 star
Lovelace Regional Hospital-Roswell
73 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Roswell Air Center
79 miles, S • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
104 miles, N • 1 star
Lea County Regional Airport
160 miles, SE • 1 star
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