Hillsboro, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
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
220 332.4M (US)
Median Age
69.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
35.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$16,038 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
67.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
3 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$219,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$739 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$511 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sierra County
6
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

Sierra County
5
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 40
Feb 1 0 44
Mar 1 0 49
Apr 0 0 56
May 1 0 64
Jun 1 0 73
Jul 3 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 1 0 58
Nov 1 0 47
Dec 1 1 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 35, NM State House District 49, NM
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Schools

Arrey Elementary
16 miles, SE
Garfield Elementary
22 miles, SE • 1.9 star
San Lorenzo Elementary
22 miles, W • 2.8 star
Manzano Christian School
23 miles, E • 5 star
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Colleges

Western New Mexico University
42 miles, W • 1.4 star
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
63 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Gila Regional Medical Center
41 miles, W • 4.1 star
Mimbres Memorial Hospital
47 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

El Paso International Airport
104 miles, S • 1.9 star
Roswell Air Center
178 miles, E • 1 star
Tucson International Airport
204 miles, W • 2.3 star
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