Truchas, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
278 332.4M (US)
Median Age
66.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
7.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,632 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
60.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
8 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$120,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$358 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$862 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rio Arriba County
6
Española Urban Area
6
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rio Arriba County
2
Española Urban Area
2
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 28
Feb 1 10 32
Mar 1 12 38
Apr 1 6 45
May 1 0 53
Jun 1 0 61
Jul 2 0 66
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 2 0 58
Oct 1 2 47
Nov 1 6 37
Dec 1 10 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 68% of residents leaning left and 27% leaning right.

Liberal (68%) (27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 23%
Hillary Clinton 68%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NM State Senate District 6, NM State House District 40, NM
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Schools

Chimayo Elementary
8 miles, W • 1.9 star
Dixon Elementary
12 miles, N • 2.8 star
Penasco High
12 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Northern New Mexico College
15 miles, W • 1.4 star
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
23 miles, NE • 1.9 star
St John's College
26 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Presbyterian Espanola Hospital
16 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
33 miles, SW • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
132 miles, NW • 1 star
Pueblo Memorial Airport
172 miles, NE • 1 star
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