Rock Springs, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,166 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
90.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$17,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$279 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$269 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McKinley County
7
Gallup Urban 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

McKinley County
6
Gallup Urban Area
6
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 30
Feb 1 5 34
Mar 1 3 41
Apr 1 1 48
May 1 0 57
Jun 1 0 66
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 1 1 51
Nov 1 3 39
Dec 1 6 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 18%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NM State Senate District 3, NM State House District 9, NM
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Schools

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Colleges

Navajo Technical University
39 miles, E • 1 star
Dine College
51 miles, N • 1 star
New Mexico State University-Grants
64 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Gallup Indian Medical Center
10 miles, S • 2.3 star
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
15 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
122 miles, NE • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
154 miles, E • 1 star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
163 miles, W • 1 star
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