Guadalupe 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 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
4,379 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,149 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$400 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$396 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.7% 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 1 4 34
Feb 1 4 38
Mar 1 3 45
Apr 1 1 52
May 1 0 61
Jun 2 0 70
Jul 2 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 1 1 54
Nov 1 2 43
Dec 1 6 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 14%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NM State Senate District 8, NM State House District 63, NM
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Schools

Santa Rosa Middle
7 miles, E • 1 star
Santa Rosa High
7 miles, E • 2.3 star
Santa Rosa Elementary
8 miles, E • 1.9 star
Rita a Marquez Elementary
30 miles, N • 1.4 star

Colleges

New Mexico Highlands University
56 miles, N • 1.9 star
Luna Community College
58 miles, N • 1.4 star
Mesalands Community College
63 miles, E • 1.4 star
St John's College
84 miles, NW • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Alta Vista Regional Hospital
57 miles, N • 3.2 star

Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
90 miles, NW • 1 star
Roswell Air Center
109 miles, S • 1 star
Lea County Regional Airport
176 miles, S • 1 star