Twin Lakes, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
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
961 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$22,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
47.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$56,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$219 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$267 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McKinley County
7
Gallup Urban Area
7
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

McKinley County
6
Gallup Urban Area
6
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 29
Feb 1 5 34
Mar 1 3 41
Apr 1 1 48
May 1 0 57
Jun 1 0 66
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 1 1 50
Nov 1 3 39
Dec 1 6 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 16%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NM State Senate District 3, NM State House District 5, NM
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Schools

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Colleges

Navajo Technical University
35 miles, E • 1 star
Dine College
49 miles, N • 1 star
New Mexico State University-Grants
63 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Gallup Indian Medical Center
12 miles, S • 2.3 star
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
16 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
116 miles, NE • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
151 miles, SE • 1 star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
168 miles, W • 1 star
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