State Senate District 8, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
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
49,634 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,304 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$167,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$436 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$574 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.1% 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 6 30
Feb 0 6 34
Mar 1 7 40
Apr 1 3 47
May 1 0 56
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 2 0 69
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 1 1 50
Nov 1 4 39
Dec 1 7 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 64% of residents leaning left and 30% leaning right.

Liberal (65%) (30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 11%

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Congressional District 3, NM State House District 40, NM
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Schools

Wagon Mound High
16 miles, N • 2.8 star
Wagon Mound Elementary
16 miles, N • 2.8 star
Roy High
25 miles, E • 3.2 star
Roy Elementary
25 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

New Mexico Highlands University
38 miles, W • 1.9 star
Luna Community College
39 miles, W • 1.4 star
Mesalands Community College
65 miles, SE • 1.4 star
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
70 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Alta Vista Regional Hospital
36 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
85 miles, W • 1 star
Pueblo Memorial Airport
172 miles, NE • 1 star
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