Portales, NM

Living in Portales

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Bikeability 34
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Walkability 67
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 46
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Colleges 15
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Schools 3
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Residents

12k Population -163 (2010–19)
26  y Median Age
27% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate25%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$7.8k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
16  mi Average Commute
67% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector59%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military2%
Sales and office20%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$116k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$573 Median Monthly Rent +$180 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity57%
LP gas1%
Utility gas40%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Portales

United States45
New Mexico61
Roosevelt County31

Property Crime in Portales

United States48
New Mexico62
Roosevelt County49

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 1 2
Feb 41 0 1
Mar 48 1 1
Apr 57 1 0
May 66 2 0
Jun 74 2 0
Jul 77 2 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 69 2 0
Oct 58 2 0
Nov 46 1 1
Dec 37 1 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portales

Inland Flooding63
Tornado14
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

Airports near Portales, NM

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Roswell Air Center
91 miles, SW
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