Sheep Springs, NM
Living in Sheep Springs
Bikeability
38
Walkability
15
Commute
1
Public Transit
53
Affordability
100
Public Safety
36
Airports
15
Hospitals
35
Colleges
6
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
250
Population
-51 (2010–19)
29 y
Median Age
8%
College-Educated
-10% (2010–19)
84%
Family Households
+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Multiracial1%
Native American99%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate44%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household84%
Householder living alone16%
Economy
$32k
Median Household Income
+$15k (2010–19)
57%
Above Poverty
+8% (2010–19)
52 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector63%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office27%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation5%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$58k
Median Home Value
-$21k (2010–19)
17%
Built 2000 or Later
$131
Median Monthly Rent
-$128 (2010–19)
46%
Owner-Occupied
-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached82%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199935%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K33%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
LP gas18%
Utility gas21%
Wood54%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sheep Springs
United States45
New Mexico61
Farmington Metro Area81
San Juan County81
Property Crime in Sheep Springs
United States48
New Mexico62
Farmington Metro Area49
San Juan County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (67%)(28%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump24%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 41 | 1 | 3 |
| Apr | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sheep Springs
Inland Flooding32
Tornado2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sheep Springs, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sheep Springs, NM
Wildcat Christian Academy
38 miles, S
St Michaels Assoc for Sp Ed
40 miles, SW
Hilltop Christian School
40 miles, SW
St Michael Indian School
42 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Sheep Springs, NM
Fort Lewis College
90 miles, NE
National American University-Albuquerque West
132 miles, SE
University of Phoenix-New Mexico
136 miles, SE
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
138 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sheep Springs, NM
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
34 miles, SW
Crownpoint Phs Indian Hospital
44 miles, SE
Gallup Indian Medical Center
45 miles, S
Northern Navajo Medical Center
45 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Sheep Springs, NM
Durango-La Plata County Airport
86 miles, NE
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
140 miles, SE
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
150 miles, E
Montrose Regional Airport
168 miles, N