Roy, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
321 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,227 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$50,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$421 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$411 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Harding County
5
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

Harding County
3
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 4 34
Feb 0 3 37
Mar 1 3 43
Apr 1 1 51
May 2 0 61
Jun 2 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 1 2 54
Nov 1 2 43
Dec 1 5 34

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 11%

Schools

Roy High
<1 miles, E 3.2 star
Roy Elementary
<1 miles, E 3.7 star
Mosquero High
18 miles, SE

Colleges

Mesalands Community College
59 miles, S 1.4 star
New Mexico Highlands University
62 miles, W 1.9 star
Luna Community College
63 miles, W 1.4 star
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
86 miles, NW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Alta Vista Regional Hospital
61 miles, W 3.2 star
Miners' Colfax Medical Center
65 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
108 miles, W 1 star
Pueblo Memorial Airport
163 miles, N 1 star