Truchas, NM
Living in Truchas
Bikeability9
Walkability12
Commute5
Public Transit17
Affordability53
Public Safety46
Airports18
Hospitals79
Colleges1
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools6
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
176Population-486 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
72%College-Educated+52% (2010–19)
49%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years45%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian27%
Hispanic or Latino68%
Native Hawaiian5%
Education
High school graduate21%
Some College7%
Bachelor's degree50%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
45 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K8%
$75K to $99K26%
$150K to $199K36%
Employers
Private sector15%
Self-employed24%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Mgt, science, and arts85%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van49%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home49%
Housing
$164kMedian Home Value+$5.7k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$767Median Monthly Rent
25%Owner-Occupied-53% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached73%
Mobile home27%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K40%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K20%
House Heating Type
LP gas9%
Utility gas19%
Wood52%
Crime
Violent Crime in Truchas
United States45
New Mexico61
Rio Arriba County59
Property Crime in Truchas
United States48
New Mexico62
Rio Arriba County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(27%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump24%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 11 |
| Mar | 38 | 1 | 13 |
| Apr | 45 | 1 | 7 |
| May | 53 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 37 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Truchas
Inland Flooding83
Tornado5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Truchas, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Truchas, NM
Apostolic Praise Christian Academy
12 miles, N
Camino De Paz School
13 miles, W
Valley Baptist Academy
13 miles, W
Adventist Academy of Santa Fe
24 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Truchas, NM
St John's College
26 miles, S
New Mexico Highlands University
45 miles, SE
University of Phoenix-New Mexico
72 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Truchas, NM
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital
16 miles, W
Holy Cross Hospital a Div of Taos Health Systems
26 miles, NE
Santa Fe Phs Indian Hospital
27 miles, S
Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center
27 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Truchas, NM
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
33 miles, SW
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
82 miles, SW
Durango-La Plata County Airport
132 miles, NW
Pueblo Memorial Airport
172 miles, NE