Shiprock, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
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
8,339 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,563 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
66.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$101,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$392 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$505 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Juan County
7
Farmington Metro 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

San Juan County
5
Farmington Metro Area
5
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 31
Feb 1 2 36
Mar 1 1 43
Apr 1 0 51
May 1 0 61
Jun 0 0 70
Jul 1 0 76
Aug 1 0 74
Sep 1 0 66
Oct 1 0 53
Nov 1 1 40
Dec 1 2 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 11%

Schools

Mesa Elementary
<1 miles, NE 1 star
Shiprock High
1 miles, SW 1.9 star
Eva B Stokely Elementary
2 miles, SW 1.4 star
Career Prep Alternative
2 miles, SW 1 star

Colleges

San Juan College
29 miles, SE 1.4 star
Dine College
45 miles, SW 1 star
Fort Lewis College
57 miles, E 1.9 star
Navajo Technical University
82 miles, S 1 star

Hospitals

Northern Navajo Medical Center
1 miles, NE 2.3 star
San Juan Regional Medical Center
27 miles, SE 3.2 star
Southwest Memorial Hospital
40 miles, NE 4.1 star

Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
58 miles, E 1 star
Montrose Regional Airport
127 miles, NE 1 star
Canyonlands Field
148 miles, N 1 star