Continental Divide, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 7/10
directions_run Walkability 9/10
directions_bus Transit 9/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
directions_run Walkability
Highly Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with well-maintained pedestrian infrastructure and accessible amenities.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Well-Connected. Public transportation is widely available and dependable, providing good coverage for most destinations.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
174 332.4M (US)
Median Age
74.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,172 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
55 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$338 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$949 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McKinley County
7
Gallup Urban Area
7
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

McKinley County
6
Gallup Urban Area
6
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 30
Feb 1 4 34
Mar 1 2 40
Apr 1 1 47
May 1 0 56
Jun 0 0 66
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 2 0 68
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 1 1 50
Nov 1 2 39
Dec 1 5 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 30%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 14%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NM State Senate District 4, NM State House District 6, NM
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Schools

Thoreau Middle
6 miles, SE
Thoreau High
6 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Navajo Technical University
20 miles, NE • 1 star
New Mexico State University-Grants
33 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Dine College
77 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

Gallup Indian Medical Center
23 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Cibola General Hospital
34 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
123 miles, NE • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
127 miles, E • 1 star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
189 miles, W • 1 star
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