Chama, NM
Living in Chama
Bikeability12
Walkability43
Commute60
Public Transit14
Affordability79
Public Safety51
Airports11
Hospitals95
Colleges4
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1kPopulation-273 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
47%Family Households-26% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian11%
Hispanic or Latino83%
Native American5%
Other2%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate41%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income-$4.2k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office27%
Service30%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$165kMedian Home Value+$74k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$522Median Monthly Rent+$67 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home33%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Utility gas84%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chama
United States45
New Mexico61
Rio Arriba County59
Property Crime in Chama
United States48
New Mexico62
Rio Arriba County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 1 | 15 |
| Feb | 29 | 1 | 15 |
| Mar | 36 | 1 | 11 |
| Apr | 44 | 1 | 4 |
| May | 52 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 2 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 9 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chama
Inland Flooding67
Tornado2
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chama, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chama, NM
St Francis of Assisi School
19 miles, W
St Peter's Lutheran School
53 miles, NE
Trinity Lutheran School
56 miles, NE
Hope Community Christian Academy
60 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Chama, NM
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chama, NM
Pagosa Springs Medical Center
37 miles, NW
San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital
43 miles, NE
Rio Grande Hospital
55 miles, N
San Luis Valley Health
56 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Chama, NM
Durango-La Plata County Airport
67 miles, W
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
92 miles, S
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
115 miles, N
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
128 miles, S