Pinon, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
70.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$107,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$127,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$409 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$694 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Otero County
5
Alamogordo Urban Area
5
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Otero County
5
Alamogordo Urban Area
5
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 2 41
Feb 1 2 44
Mar 0 1 51
Apr 0 0 58
May 1 0 67
Jun 1 0 75
Jul 2 0 77
Aug 2 0 75
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 1 0 60
Nov 1 1 48
Dec 1 3 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 17% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (17%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 34, NM State House District 54, NM
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Schools

Penasco Elementary
22 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Cloudcroft Elementary
32 miles, N • 2.3 star
Cloudcroft Middle
32 miles, N • 2.3 star
Cloudcroft High
32 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Olympian Academy of Cosmetology
38 miles, NW • 1 star
New Mexico State University-Carlsbad
66 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Lincoln County Medical Center
51 miles, N • 5 star
Artesia General Hospital
58 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Roswell Air Center
68 miles, E • 1 star
El Paso International Airport
81 miles, W • 1.9 star
Lea County Regional Airport
126 miles, E • 1 star
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