Cotton City, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
236 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,688 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$191,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$249 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$671 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hidalgo County
5
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

Hidalgo County
2
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 42
Feb 1 1 45
Mar 1 0 50
Apr 0 0 57
May 0 0 66
Jun 1 0 74
Jul 3 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 2 0 70
Oct 1 0 60
Nov 1 0 49
Dec 1 1 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 28, NM State House District 32, NM
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Schools

Animas Middle
12 miles, S • 2.8 star
Animas 7-12 School
12 miles, S • 1.9 star
Animas Elementary
12 miles, S • 2.8 star
Central Elementary
19 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Western New Mexico University
58 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Eastern Arizona College
72 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Gila Regional Medical Center
60 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mimbres Memorial Hospital
66 miles, E • 2.3 star
Mt Graham Regional Medical Center
70 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Tucson International Airport
121 miles, NW • 2.3 star
El Paso International Airport
148 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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