Colfax County, NM

Living in Colfax County

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 35
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 58
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Airports 14
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 4
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Schools 5
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Residents

12k Population -1.7k (2010–19)
50  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino49%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate29%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income -$2.9k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector60%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$105k Median Home Value +$1.7k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$491 Median Monthly Rent +$84 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas15%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas58%
Wood15%

Crime

Violent Crime in Colfax County

United States45
New Mexico61

Property Crime in Colfax County

United States48
New Mexico62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 1 9
Feb 31 1 10
Mar 38 1 12
Apr 45 1 7
May 54 2 2
Jun 62 2 0
Jul 66 3 0
Aug 65 3 0
Sep 58 2 0
Oct 48 1 3
Nov 37 1 7
Dec 28 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colfax County

Inland Flooding80
Tornado13
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Colfax County, NM

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Colfax County, NM

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Holy Trinity Academy
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Colleges

Colleges near Colfax County, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near Colfax County, NM

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Airports

Airports near Colfax County, NM

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