Aztec, NM
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
7/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
2/10
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Schools
1/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.
Residents
Population
6,177
332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.1 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.4%
64% (US)
College-Educated
17.9%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$42,699
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.8%
88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.1%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$164,700
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$483
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$627
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.8%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
San Juan County
7
Farmington Metro Area
7
New Mexico
6
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
San Juan County
5
Farmington Metro Area
5
New Mexico
6
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.
Liberal (19%) (77%) ConservativeClimate
Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 4 | 30 |
| Feb | 1 | 3 | 35 |
| Mar | 1 | 1 | 43 |
| Apr | 1 | 1 | 50 |
| May | 1 | 0 | 60 |
| Jun | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| Jul | 1 | 0 | 75 |
| Aug | 1 | 0 | 73 |
| Sep | 1 | 0 | 65 |
| Oct | 1 | 0 | 52 |
| Nov | 1 | 1 | 39 |
| Dec | 1 | 3 | 30 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Schools
Aztec High
1 miles, NW
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McCoy Avenue Elementary
1 miles, N
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Park Avenue Elementary
2 miles, NW
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Vista Nueva High
2 miles, NW
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Colleges
San Juan College
12 miles, W
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Fort Lewis College
32 miles, NE
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Dine College
78 miles, W
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Navajo Technical University
79 miles, SW
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Hospitals
San Juan Regional Medical Center
15 miles, W
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Mercy Regional Medical Center
30 miles, NE
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Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc
30 miles, NE
Northern Navajo Medical Center
40 miles, W
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Airports
Durango-La Plata County Airport
26 miles, NE
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Montrose Regional Airport
117 miles, NE
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Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
132 miles, NE
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Santa Fe Municipal Airport
134 miles, SE
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