Haystack, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
347 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
87.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$19,074 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
27.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$109,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$229 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$425 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
94.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 6 32
Feb 1 4 36
Mar 1 2 42
Apr 1 1 50
May 1 0 59
Jun 1 0 68
Jul 2 0 72
Aug 2 0 70
Sep 1 0 63
Oct 1 1 52
Nov 1 2 40
Dec 1 5 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 14%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NM State Senate District 22, NM State House District 69, NM
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Schools

Bluewater Elementary
7 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Milan Elementary
12 miles, S • 1.4 star
Grants High
14 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

New Mexico State University-Grants
14 miles, S • 1.9 star
Navajo Technical University
26 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

Cibola General Hospital
15 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
106 miles, E • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
125 miles, NE • 1 star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
211 miles, W • 1 star
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