North Light Plant, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
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
573 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,394 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
57.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$191,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$405 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$818 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.1% 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 3 30
Feb 1 3 36
Mar 1 1 43
Apr 1 1 51
May 1 0 60
Jun 0 0 69
Jul 1 0 76
Aug 1 0 73
Sep 1 0 65
Oct 1 0 53
Nov 1 1 40
Dec 1 2 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NM State Senate District 2, NM State House District 1, NM
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Schools

Cv Koogler Middle
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
Lydia Rippey Elementary
3 miles, S • 2.3 star
McCoy Avenue Elementary
4 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Vista Nueva High
4 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Colleges

San Juan College
10 miles, W • 1.4 star
Fort Lewis College
30 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Dine College
77 miles, W • 1 star
Navajo Technical University
82 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

San Juan Regional Medical Center
14 miles, W • 3.2 star
Mercy Regional Medical Center
28 miles, NE • 5 star
Northern Navajo Medical Center
37 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
25 miles, NE • 1 star
Montrose Regional Airport
114 miles, NE • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
138 miles, SE • 1 star
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