Taos County, NM
Living in Taos County
Bikeability40
Walkability49
Commute78
Public Transit39
Affordability81
Public Safety73
Airports13
Hospitals85
Colleges3
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
33kPopulation+212 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino57%
Multiracial1%
Native American6%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate28%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$2.9k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector62%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service28%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked4%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$240kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$681Median Monthly Rent+$72 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas17%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas46%
Wood28%
Crime
Violent Crime in Taos County
United States45
New Mexico61
Property Crime in Taos County
United States48
New Mexico62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (73%)(20%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump18%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 29 | 1 | 12 |
| Mar | 36 | 1 | 11 |
| Apr | 43 | 1 | 7 |
| May | 52 | 1 | 2 |
| Jun | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Taos County
Inland Flooding60
Tornado4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Taos County, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Taos County, NM
Apostolic Praise Christian Academy
29 miles, SW
Camino De Paz School
46 miles, SW
Valley Baptist Academy
47 miles, SW
Canyoncito Montessori School & Child Care Center
61 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Taos County, NM
St John's College
65 miles, S
New Mexico Highlands University
72 miles, S
University of Phoenix-New Mexico
109 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Taos County, NM
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital
47 miles, SW
Los Alamos Medical Center
61 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Taos County, NM
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
71 miles, S
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
119 miles, SW
Durango-La Plata County Airport
124 miles, W
Pueblo Memorial Airport
134 miles, NE