White Cliffs, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
610 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
95.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,095 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$192,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$473 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$832 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.2% 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 30
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 62
Oct 1 1 51
Nov 1 3 39
Dec 1 6 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 57%
Other 12%

Schools

Colleges

Navajo Technical University
30 miles, E 1 star
New Mexico State University-Grants
53 miles, SE 1.9 star
Dine College
60 miles, N 1 star

Hospitals

Gallup Indian Medical Center
5 miles, W 2.3 star
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
26 miles, NW 3.2 star

Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
122 miles, NE 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
145 miles, E 1 star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
172 miles, W 1 star