Las Palomas, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
332 332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,792 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
53 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$104,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$417 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$519 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
80.7% 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 2 40
Feb 1 1 44
Mar 1 0 49
Apr 0 0 56
May 1 0 65
Jun 1 0 74
Jul 2 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 1 0 58
Nov 1 0 47
Dec 1 2 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Manzano Christian School
5 miles, NE • 5 star
Hot Springs High
7 miles, NE • 4.6 star
T or C Middle
7 miles, NE
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Colleges

Western New Mexico University
60 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Gila Regional Medical Center
59 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

El Paso International Airport
102 miles, S • 1.9 star
Roswell Air Center
161 miles, E • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
190 miles, NE • 1 star
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