Des Moines, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
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
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
92 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
40.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,938 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
42.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$160,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$608 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$708 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
3
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

Union County
1
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 32
Feb 0 5 35
Mar 1 6 42
Apr 1 3 50
May 2 0 58
Jun 2 0 67
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 1 1 52
Nov 1 4 41
Dec 0 6 32

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NM State Senate District 7, NM State House District 67, NM
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Schools

Des Moines High
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Des Moines Elementary
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Branson School
18 miles, N • 2.3 star
Branson School Online
18 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Trinidad State Junior College
47 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Otero Junior College
85 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
105 miles, W • 1.9 star
Mesalands Community College
110 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Miners' Colfax Medical Center
34 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Mt San Rafael Hospital
46 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
112 miles, N • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
148 miles, W • 1 star
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