Taos County, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
34,516 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,908 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$354,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$436 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$872 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Taos Urban Area
3
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

Taos Urban Area
4
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 26
Feb 1 12 30
Mar 1 11 37
Apr 1 7 44
May 1 1 53
Jun 1 0 61
Jul 2 0 66
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 2 0 57
Oct 1 2 47
Nov 1 7 35
Dec 1 11 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 74% of residents leaning left and 20% leaning right.

Liberal (75%) (20%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 18%
Hillary Clinton 70%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NM State Senate District 6, NM State House District 41, NM
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Schools

Arroyo Del Norte Elementary
4 miles, S • 1.9 star
Roots & Wings Community
5 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Anansi Charter School
6 miles, S • 3.7 star
Alta Vista Intermediate
10 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
16 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Northern New Mexico College
47 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Adams State University
63 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Presbyterian Espanola Hospital
47 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Los Alamos Medical Center
61 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
71 miles, SW • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
124 miles, NW • 1 star
Pueblo Memorial Airport
134 miles, NE • 1 star
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