Sierra County, NM

Living in Sierra County

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 43
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 18
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Schools 87
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Residents

11k Population -907 (2010–19)
56  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
50% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over16%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate29%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household50%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$30k Median Household Income +$4.2k (2010–19)
74% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government18%
Private sector54%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office20%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle2%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$117k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$445 Median Monthly Rent +$47 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home40%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas14%
Utility gas50%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sierra County

United States45
New Mexico61

Property Crime in Sierra County

United States48
New Mexico62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 1 1
Feb 45 1 0
Mar 51 0 0
Apr 59 0 0
May 68 1 0
Jun 76 1 0
Jul 78 2 0
Aug 76 2 0
Sep 70 2 0
Oct 60 1 0
Nov 49 1 0
Dec 40 1 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sierra County

Inland Flooding94
Tornado5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sierra County, NM

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sierra County, NM

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Las Cruces Academy
62 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Sierra County, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sierra County, NM

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Sierra Vista Hospital
3 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Sierra County, NM

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Roswell Air Center
154 miles, E
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