Vaughn, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
548 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$26,300 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
45.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$45,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$349 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$329 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Guadalupe County
4
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

Guadalupe County
3
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 34
Feb 1 4 38
Mar 1 3 45
Apr 1 1 52
May 1 0 61
Jun 2 0 70
Jul 2 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 1 1 54
Nov 1 2 43
Dec 1 7 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 64% of residents leaning left and 32% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 57%
Other 12%

Schools

Vaughn Elementary
<1 miles, S 2.8 star
Vaughn High
<1 miles, S 1.4 star
Corona Elementary
33 miles, SW 3.7 star
Corona High
33 miles, SW 2.3 star

Colleges

New Mexico Highlands University
68 miles, N 1.9 star
Luna Community College
70 miles, N 1.4 star
Santa Fe Community College
82 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

Alta Vista Regional Hospital
70 miles, NE 3.2 star

Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
86 miles, N 1 star
Roswell Air Center
98 miles, S 1 star
Lea County Regional Airport
175 miles, S 1 star