Sierra County, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
11,511 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,840 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$144,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$360 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$511 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

New Mexico
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 40
Feb 1 0 44
Mar 0 0 50
Apr 0 0 58
May 1 0 67
Jun 1 0 75
Jul 2 0 77
Aug 2 0 75
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 1 0 59
Nov 1 0 48
Dec 1 1 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 35, NM State House District 38, NM
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Schools

Hot Springs High
4 miles, NW • 4.6 star
T or C Middle
4 miles, NW

Colleges

Hospitals

Memorial Medical Center
63 miles, S • 2.3 star

Airports

El Paso International Airport
102 miles, S • 1.9 star
Roswell Air Center
154 miles, E • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
184 miles, NE • 1 star