Portales, NM
Living in Portales
Bikeability34
Walkability67
Commute100
Public Transit28
Affordability91
Public Safety67
Airports7
Hospitals46
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation-163 (2010–19)
26 y Median Age
27%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate25%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$7.8k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
67%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector59%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military2%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$573Median Monthly Rent+$180 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
LP gas1%
Utility gas40%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Portales
United States45
New Mexico61
Roosevelt County31
Property Crime in Portales
United States48
New Mexico62
Roosevelt County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb | 41 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portales
Inland Flooding63
Tornado14
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Portales, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Portales, NM
Clovis Christian Schools
20 miles, NE
St Anthony Catholic School
70 miles, NE
First Baptist Kindergarten
70 miles, NE
Levelland Christian School
72 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Portales, NM
Lubbock Christian University
91 miles, SE
Wayland Baptist University
93 miles, E
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
93 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portales, NM
Roosevelt General Hospital
1 miles, SW
Plains Regional Medical Center
18 miles, NE
Muleshoe Area Medical Center
36 miles, E
Cochran Memorial Hospital
47 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Portales, NM
Roswell Air Center
91 miles, SW
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
95 miles, E
Lea County Regional Airport
103 miles, S
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
118 miles, NE