Raton, NM
Living in Raton
Bikeability7
Walkability27
Commute100
Public Transit8
Affordability99
Public Safety48
Airports12
Hospitals80
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6kPopulation-918 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
53%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian43%
Hispanic or Latino56%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate38%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income-$2k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector58%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office21%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value-$3.5k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$504Median Monthly Rent+$95 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas73%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Raton
United States45
New Mexico61
Colfax County43
Property Crime in Raton
United States48
New Mexico62
Colfax County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 39 | 1 | 11 |
| Apr | 46 | 1 | 6 |
| May | 55 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Raton
Inland Flooding66
Tornado9
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Raton, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Raton, NM
Heritage Christian School Inc
18 miles, N
Grace Christian Center
19 miles, N
Holy Trinity Academy
20 miles, N
Trinity Lutheran School
89 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Raton, NM
Colorado State University-Pueblo
99 miles, N
New Mexico Highlands University
99 miles, SW
St John's College
118 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Raton, NM
Miners' Colfax Medical Center
1 miles, S
Mt San Rafael Hospital
20 miles, N
Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center
54 miles, NW
Holy Cross Hospital a Div of Taos Health Systems
73 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Raton, NM
Pueblo Memorial Airport
97 miles, N
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
127 miles, SW
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
133 miles, N
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
176 miles, SW