Rivers, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
35 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$27,168 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$109,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$265 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$526 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Catron County
2
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

Catron County
2
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 9 35
Feb 1 8 37
Mar 1 6 42
Apr 1 2 48
May 1 0 56
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 3 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 2 1 51
Nov 1 4 42
Dec 2 7 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 20%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 35, NM State House District 49, NM
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Schools

Reserve High
3 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Alpine Elementary School
23 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Western New Mexico University
68 miles, S • 1.4 star
Eastern Arizona College
81 miles, SW • 1.4 star
New Mexico State University-Grants
116 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Gila Regional Medical Center
68 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Tucson International Airport
165 miles, W • 2.3 star
El Paso International Airport
190 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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