Torrance County, NM

Living in Torrance County

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 22
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Commute 22
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 38
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Airports 29
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 6
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Schools 49
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Residents

16k Population -948 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino43%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate38%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income -$997 (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office22%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$114k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$522 Median Monthly Rent +$80 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home44%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity7%
LP gas17%
Utility gas48%
Wood24%

Crime

Violent Crime in Torrance County

United States45
New Mexico61

Property Crime in Torrance County

United States48
New Mexico62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 0 4
Feb 39 0 3
Mar 46 1 2
Apr 53 1 1
May 62 1 0
Jun 71 1 0
Jul 74 2 0
Aug 72 2 0
Sep 66 2 0
Oct 55 1 0
Nov 44 1 1
Dec 35 1 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Torrance County

Inland Flooding91
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Torrance County, NM

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Torrance County, NM

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Del Rio Academy
49 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Torrance County, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near Torrance County, NM

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Presbyterian Hospital
56 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Torrance County, NM

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Roswell Air Center
117 miles, SE
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