Socorro County, NM

Living in Socorro County

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Bikeability 79
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Walkability 74
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Commute 87
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 34
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 23
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Schools 60
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Residents

17k Population -1.1k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated
53% Family Households -11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino50%
Multiracial2%
Native American10%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate37%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$8.8k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector46%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office17%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van79%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$124k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$523 Median Monthly Rent +$106 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied -15% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home37%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
LP gas22%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas45%
Wood19%

Crime

Violent Crime in Socorro County

United States45
New Mexico61

Property Crime in Socorro County

United States48
New Mexico62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump38%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 0 2
Feb 39 0 1
Mar 45 0 0
Apr 52 0 0
May 61 1 0
Jun 70 1 0
Jul 73 2 0
Aug 71 2 0
Sep 65 2 0
Oct 54 1 0
Nov 43 1 0
Dec 35 1 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Socorro County

Inland Flooding96
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Socorro County, NM

Private Schools

Private Schools near Socorro County, NM

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Del Rio Academy
50 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Socorro County, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near Socorro County, NM

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Sierra Vista Hospital
61 miles, S
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Presbyterian Hospital
77 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Socorro County, NM

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Roswell Air Center
147 miles, E
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