Sunshine, NM
Living in Sunshine
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
90
Public Transit
1
Affordability
96
Public Safety
40
Airports
47
Hospitals
17
Colleges
8
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
328
Population
-261 (2010–19)
49 y
Median Age
+9 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
-11% (2010–19)
49%
Family Households
-24% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years7%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over20%
Diversity
Black16%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate22%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone51%
Economy
$38k
Median Household Income
+$6.7k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
+27% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
80%
Lived Here Last Year
+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K46%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K15%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector58%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office10%
Service31%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$110k
Median Home Value
-$7.7k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
+$3 (2010–19)
92%
Owner-Occupied
+27% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached72%
Mobile home28%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196942%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K30%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
LP gas30%
Utility gas27%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sunshine
United States45
New Mexico61
Luna County73
Property Crime in Sunshine
United States48
New Mexico62
Luna County80
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sunshine
Inland Flooding63
Tornado3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sunshine, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sunshine, NM
Calvary Christian Academy
51 miles, NW
Down to Earth School
53 miles, NW
Guadalupe Montessori School
54 miles, NW
Las Cruces Academy
59 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Sunshine, NM
Western New Mexico University
53 miles, NW
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
61 miles, E
The University of Texas at El Paso
79 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sunshine, NM
Mimbres Memorial Hospital
9 miles, N
Gila Regional Medical Center
53 miles, NW
Bhc Mesilla Valley Hospital, Llc
61 miles, E
Memorial Medical Center
62 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Sunshine, NM
El Paso International Airport
86 miles, E
Tucson International Airport
185 miles, W
Roswell Air Center
206 miles, NE
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
212 miles, N