Mountainair, 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 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
1,308 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,678 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$97,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$336 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$653 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Torrance County
6
Albuquerque 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

Torrance County
4
Albuquerque Metro Area
8
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 34
Feb 1 4 39
Mar 1 3 45
Apr 1 1 53
May 1 0 62
Jun 1 0 71
Jul 2 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 1 1 54
Nov 1 2 42
Dec 1 6 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NM State Senate District 39, NM State House District 22, NM
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Schools

Mountainair Elementary
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Mountainair High
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Mountainair Jr High
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

University of New Mexico Hospital
45 miles, N • 1.4 star
Presbyterian Hospital
45 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
76 miles, NE • 1 star
Roswell Air Center
129 miles, SE • 1 star
El Paso International Airport
188 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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