Rock Springs, NM
Living in Rock Springs
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute79
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety36
Airports20
Hospitals26
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
506Population-149 (2010–19)
21 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
1%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
84%Family Households-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years34%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Native American100%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate50%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree1%
Households
Family household84%
Householder living alone11%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
53%Above Poverty-20% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
99%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K30%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector63%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts13%
Sales and office45%
Service31%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$73kMedian Home Value+$43k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
75%Owner-Occupied+38% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached67%
Mobile home29%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199940%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K39%
$50K to $99K46%
$150K to $199K15%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas22%
Utility gas2%
Wood53%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rock Springs
United States45
New Mexico61
McKinley County74
Property Crime in Rock Springs
United States48
New Mexico62
McKinley County58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (70%)(24%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump20%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 41 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 39 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rock Springs
Inland Flooding51
Tornado2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rock Springs, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rock Springs, NM
Wildcat Christian Academy
5 miles, W
Sacred Heart Catholic School
8 miles, SE
Gallup Christian School
8 miles, S
Hilltop Christian School
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Rock Springs, NM
National American University-Albuquerque West
126 miles, E
Fort Lewis College
127 miles, NE
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
130 miles, E
University of Phoenix-New Mexico
130 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rock Springs, NM
Gallup Indian Medical Center
9 miles, SE
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
16 miles, NW
Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center
36 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Rock Springs, NM
Durango-La Plata County Airport
122 miles, NE
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
131 miles, E
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
154 miles, E
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
163 miles, W