Sierra County, NM
Living in Sierra County
Bikeability27
Walkability43
Commute92
Public Transit21
Affordability100
Public Safety48
Airports37
Hospitals28
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation-907 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
50%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate29%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income+$4.2k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government18%
Private sector54%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office20%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle2%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$117kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$445Median Monthly Rent+$47 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home40%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas14%
Utility gas50%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sierra County
United States45
New Mexico61
Property Crime in Sierra County
United States48
New Mexico62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 51 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sierra County
Inland Flooding94
Tornado5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sierra County, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sierra County, NM
Manzano Christian School
5 miles, W
Mission Lutheran School
60 miles, SE
Las Cruces Catholic School
60 miles, SE
Las Cruces Academy
62 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Sierra County, NM
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
63 miles, SE
Western New Mexico University
68 miles, W
The University of Texas at El Paso
101 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sierra County, NM
Sierra Vista Hospital
3 miles, NW
Bhc Mesilla Valley Hospital, Llc
58 miles, SE
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
61 miles, SE
Memorial Medical Center
63 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Sierra County, NM
El Paso International Airport
102 miles, SE
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
137 miles, N
Roswell Air Center
154 miles, E
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
184 miles, N