Peñasco, NM
Living in Peñasco
Bikeability11
Walkability40
Commute21
Public Transit13
Affordability100
Public Safety68
Airports17
Hospitals80
Colleges1
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
667Population+51 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian9%
Hispanic or Latino88%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate43%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income+$750 (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector48%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office18%
Service32%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$152kMedian Home Value-$55k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$325Median Monthly Rent-$17 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home32%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
LP gas22%
Utility gas12%
Wood57%
Crime
Violent Crime in Peñasco
United States45
New Mexico61
Taos County28
Property Crime in Peñasco
United States48
New Mexico62
Taos County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (87%)(8%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton82%
Donald Trump5%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 1 | 9 |
| Apr | 48 | 1 | 6 |
| May | 57 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 39 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Peñasco
Inland Flooding59
Tornado4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Peñasco, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Peñasco, NM
Apostolic Praise Christian Academy
10 miles, W
Camino De Paz School
23 miles, SW
Valley Baptist Academy
24 miles, SW
Adventist Academy of Santa Fe
35 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Peñasco, NM
St John's College
37 miles, S
New Mexico Highlands University
48 miles, SE
University of Phoenix-New Mexico
84 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Peñasco, NM
Holy Cross Hospital a Div of Taos Health Systems
15 miles, NE
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital
25 miles, SW
Santa Fe Phs Indian Hospital
38 miles, SW
Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center
38 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Peñasco, NM
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
44 miles, SW
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
94 miles, SW
Durango-La Plata County Airport
133 miles, NW
Pueblo Memorial Airport
160 miles, NE