Lake Valley, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
87 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
91.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
64.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,739 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
53 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
55.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$225,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$275 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$625 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
14.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Juan County
7
Farmington Metro 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

San Juan County
5
Farmington Metro Area
5
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 27
Feb 1 5 32
Mar 1 3 39
Apr 1 1 46
May 1 0 55
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 2 0 70
Aug 2 0 68
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 1 1 49
Nov 1 2 37
Dec 1 5 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 71% of residents leaning left and 23% leaning right.

Liberal (71%) (23%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 25%
Hillary Clinton 66%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Crownpoint High
28 miles, S • 4.6 star
Naschitti Elementary
29 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Navajo Technical University
28 miles, S • 1 star
San Juan College
47 miles, N • 1.4 star
Dine College
60 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

San Juan Regional Medical Center
44 miles, N • 3.2 star
Gallup Indian Medical Center
51 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
77 miles, NE • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
121 miles, SE • 1 star
Montrose Regional Airport
168 miles, NE • 1 star
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