La Plata, NM
Living in La Plata
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute13
Public Transit1
Affordability62
Public Safety26
Airports3
Hospitals59
Colleges6
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
503Population-54 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+15% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial5%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate24%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K34%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office21%
Service33%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$150kMedian Home Value-$53k (2010–19)
47%Built 2000 or Later
$514Median Monthly Rent-$43 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached41%
Mobile home59%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200942%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
LP gas40%
Utility gas6%
Wood18%
Crime
Violent Crime in La Plata
United States45
New Mexico61
Farmington Metro Area81
San Juan County81
Property Crime in La Plata
United States48
New Mexico62
Farmington Metro Area49
San Juan County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 36 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Plata
Inland Flooding33
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near La Plata, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near La Plata, NM
Discover Christian School
11 miles, S
Discover Christian School
11 miles, S
Acts Christian Academy
12 miles, S
Grace Baptist Academy
12 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near La Plata, NM
Fort Lewis College
30 miles, NE
Western Colorado University
132 miles, NE
National American University-Albuquerque West
147 miles, SE
University of Phoenix-New Mexico
150 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near La Plata, NM
San Juan Regional Medical Center
14 miles, S
Northern Navajo Medical Center
29 miles, W
Animas Surgical Hospital, Llc
29 miles, NE
Mercy Regional Medical Center
30 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near La Plata, NM
Durango-La Plata County Airport
29 miles, NE
Montrose Regional Airport
111 miles, N
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
131 miles, NE
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
148 miles, SE