Silver City, NM
Living in Silver City
Bikeability54
Walkability43
Commute100
Public Transit29
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports56
Hospitals48
Colleges5
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools7
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.6kPopulation-716 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
51%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino53%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate23%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income-$1.5k (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty-15% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector57%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military1%
Sales and office15%
Service33%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$134kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$549Median Monthly Rent+$112 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-19% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
LP gas4%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas65%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Silver City
United States45
New Mexico61
Grant County10
Property Crime in Silver City
United States48
New Mexico62
Grant County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb | 44 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 49 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 56 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Silver City
Inland Flooding69
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Silver City, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Silver City, NM
Down to Earth School
1 miles, SW
Guadalupe Montessori School
1 miles, NW
Calvary Christian Academy
3 miles, SW
Manzano Christian School
63 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Silver City, NM
Western New Mexico University
1 miles, W
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
95 miles, E
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
119 miles, NE
The University of Texas at El Paso
124 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Silver City, NM
Gila Regional Medical Center
1 miles, NE
Mimbres Memorial Hospital
46 miles, SE
Sierra Vista Hospital
65 miles, NE
Mt Graham Regional Medical Center
85 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Silver City, NM
El Paso International Airport
129 miles, SE
Tucson International Airport
162 miles, W
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
183 miles, NE
Roswell Air Center
220 miles, E