Blanco, 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
8/10
visibility
Safety
3/10
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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
427
332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.5 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.3%
64% (US)
College-Educated
17.2%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$52,125
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.5%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$214,500
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$478
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$736
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.9%
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 29% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.
Liberal (29%) (66%) 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 | 42 |
| Apr | 1 | 2 | 50 |
| May | 1 | 0 | 59 |
| Jun | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Jul | 1 | 0 | 74 |
| Aug | 1 | 0 | 72 |
| Sep | 1 | 0 | 64 |
| Oct | 1 | 0 | 52 |
| Nov | 1 | 1 | 39 |
| Dec | 1 | 3 | 30 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Schools
Blanco Elementary
5 miles, W
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Bloomfield Early Childhood Center
12 miles, W
Bloomfield High
12 miles, W
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Naaba Ani Elementary
12 miles, W
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Colleges
San Juan College
22 miles, NW
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Fort Lewis College
36 miles, N
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Navajo Technical University
77 miles, SW
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Dine College
87 miles, W
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Hospitals
San Juan Regional Medical Center
25 miles, W
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Mercy Regional Medical Center
33 miles, N
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Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc
34 miles, N
Pagosa Springs Medical Center
51 miles, E
Airports
Durango-La Plata County Airport
27 miles, NE
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Montrose Regional Airport
121 miles, N
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Santa Fe Municipal Airport
123 miles, SE
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Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
131 miles, NE
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