Newcomb, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
369 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$28,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
63.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
44 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$18,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$238 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$588 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.4% 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 6 28
Feb 1 5 33
Mar 1 3 41
Apr 1 1 48
May 1 0 57
Jun 1 0 67
Jul 2 0 72
Aug 2 0 70
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 1 1 51
Nov 1 2 37
Dec 1 6 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 7%

Schools

Newcomb Elementary
<1 miles, S 1.4 star
Newcomb High
<1 miles, SW 1.9 star
Newcomb Middle
<1 miles, SW 1 star
Naschitti Elementary
15 miles, S 1.4 star

Colleges

Dine College
28 miles, NW 1 star
San Juan College
45 miles, NE 1.4 star
Navajo Technical University
52 miles, S 1 star

Hospitals

Northern Navajo Medical Center
36 miles, NE 2.3 star
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
41 miles, SW 3.2 star
San Juan Regional Medical Center
41 miles, NE 3.2 star

Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
80 miles, NE 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
154 miles, SE 1 star
Montrose Regional Airport
160 miles, NE 1 star