La Luz, NM
Living in La Luz
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute100
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety70
Airports22
Hospitals47
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation-497 (2010–19)
55 y Median Age+23 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
47%Family Households-19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial2%
Native American6%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate24%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income-$19k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$78kMedian Home Value-$8.7k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$478Median Monthly Rent-$29 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached60%
Mobile home35%
Boat, RV, etc5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198931%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas12%
Utility gas63%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in La Luz
United States45
New Mexico61
Otero County51
Property Crime in La Luz
United States48
New Mexico62
Otero County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 42 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 48 | 1 | 3 |
| Apr | 55 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 46 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 39 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Luz
Inland Flooding63
Tornado5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near La Luz, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near La Luz, NM
Legacy Christian Academy
5 miles, S
Imago Dei Academy
5 miles, S
Father James B Hay School
5 miles, S
Mission Lutheran School
64 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near La Luz, NM
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
67 miles, SW
The University of Texas at El Paso
89 miles, S
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
94 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near La Luz, NM
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
3 miles, S
Mescalero Phs Indian Hospital
16 miles, NE
Lincoln County Medical Center
30 miles, NE
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
64 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near La Luz, NM
El Paso International Airport
84 miles, S
Roswell Air Center
85 miles, E
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
148 miles, N
Lea County Regional Airport
159 miles, E