State Senate District 35, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
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
50,821 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,364 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$200,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$376 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$592 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 0 1 40
Feb 0 1 44
Mar 0 0 49
Apr 0 0 57
May 0 0 66
Jun 1 0 74
Jul 2 0 77
Aug 2 0 75
Sep 1 0 69
Oct 1 0 59
Nov 1 0 47
Dec 1 2 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State House District 49, NM
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Schools

T or C Middle
33 miles, SE
Hot Springs High
33 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Sierra Elementary
33 miles, SE
T or C Elementary
33 miles, SE
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Colleges

Western New Mexico University
60 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Gila Regional Medical Center
58 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Mimbres Memorial Hospital
84 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

El Paso International Airport
137 miles, S • 1.9 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
174 miles, NE • 1 star
Roswell Air Center
182 miles, SE • 1 star
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