Silver City Urban Area, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
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
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
27,856 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,921 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$164,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$353 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$659 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.3% 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 0 41
Feb 1 0 44
Mar 0 0 49
Apr 0 0 56
May 0 0 64
Jun 1 0 73
Jul 2 0 76
Aug 2 0 74
Sep 1 0 69
Oct 1 0 58
Nov 1 0 47
Dec 1 1 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 28, NM State House District 39, NM
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Schools

Calvary Christian Academy
5 miles, E • 5 star
Harrison Schmitt Elementary
6 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Western New Mexico University
6 miles, E • 1.4 star
Eastern Arizona College
81 miles, NW • 1.4 star
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
99 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Gila Regional Medical Center
8 miles, E • 4.1 star
Mimbres Memorial Hospital
48 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Mt Graham Regional Medical Center
79 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

El Paso International Airport
133 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Tucson International Airport
155 miles, W • 2.3 star
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