Truth or Consequences, NM

Living in Truth or Consequences

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 60
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 26
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Colleges 20
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Schools 99
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Residents

5.9k Population -596 (2010–19)
52  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
45% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Multiracial1%
Native American4%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate27%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household45%
Householder living alone53%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$24k Median Household Income +$2.1k (2010–19)
67% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
15  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K51%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector60%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office17%
Service28%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle3%
Public transportation<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$85k Median Home Value +$5k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$413 Median Monthly Rent +$18 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home27%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas65%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Truth or Consequences

United States45
New Mexico61
Sierra County53

Property Crime in Truth or Consequences

United States48
New Mexico62
Sierra County50

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 1 1
Feb 45 1 1
Mar 50 0 0
Apr 57 0 0
May 66 1 0
Jun 75 1 0
Jul 77 2 0
Aug 75 3 0
Sep 69 2 0
Oct 59 1 0
Nov 48 1 0
Dec 40 1 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Truth or Consequences

Inland Flooding86
Tornado3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Truth or Consequences, NM

Private Schools

Private Schools near Truth or Consequences, NM

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Down to Earth School
67 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Truth or Consequences, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near Truth or Consequences, NM

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Airports

Airports near Truth or Consequences, NM

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Roswell Air Center
159 miles, E
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