Raton, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
6,013 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,007 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$148,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$393 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$578 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Colfax County
4
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

Colfax County
5
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 30
Feb 1 8 32
Mar 1 11 39
Apr 1 6 46
May 2 1 55
Jun 2 0 64
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 1 2 49
Nov 1 6 38
Dec 1 8 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NM State Senate District 8, NM State House District 67, NM
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Schools

Raton High
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Raton Intermediate
<1 miles, N • 1 star
Fisher's Peak Elementary School
18 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Trinidad State Junior College
20 miles, N • 1.4 star
Adams State University
89 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Otero Junior College
90 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Miners' Colfax Medical Center
2 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Mt San Rafael Hospital
20 miles, N • 5 star
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Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
97 miles, N • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
127 miles, W • 1 star
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