Torrance County, NM
Living in Torrance County
Bikeability6
Walkability22
Commute22
Public Transit7
Affordability95
Public Safety38
Airports29
Hospitals59
Colleges6
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation-948 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino43%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate38%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income-$997 (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office22%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$114kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$522Median Monthly Rent+$80 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home44%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity7%
LP gas17%
Utility gas48%
Wood24%
Crime
Violent Crime in Torrance County
United States45
New Mexico61
Property Crime in Torrance County
United States48
New Mexico62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 0 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 0 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Torrance County
Inland Flooding91
Tornado9
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Torrance County, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Torrance County, NM
Edgewood Christian School
40 miles, NW
Calvary Indian Mission School
45 miles, NW
Prince of Peace Lutheran School
48 miles, NW
Del Rio Academy
49 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Torrance County, NM
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque
54 miles, NW
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
55 miles, NW
University of Phoenix-New Mexico
59 miles, NW
National American University-Albuquerque West
62 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Torrance County, NM
Haven Behavioral Hospital of Albuquerque
52 miles, NW
University of New Mexico Hospital
55 miles, NW
Presbyterian Hospital
56 miles, NW
Central Desert Behavioral Health Center
56 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Torrance County, NM
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
53 miles, NW
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
74 miles, N
Roswell Air Center
117 miles, SE
El Paso International Airport
192 miles, S