Truth or Consequences, NM
Living in Truth or Consequences
Bikeability41
Walkability60
Commute100
Public Transit28
Affordability100
Public Safety42
Airports35
Hospitals26
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.9kPopulation-596 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
45%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Multiracial1%
Native American4%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate27%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household45%
Householder living alone53%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$24kMedian Household Income+$2.1k (2010–19)
67%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K51%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector60%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office17%
Service28%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle3%
Public transportation<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$85kMedian Home Value+$5k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$413Median Monthly Rent+$18 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home27%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas65%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Truth or Consequences
United States45
New Mexico61
Sierra County53
Property Crime in Truth or Consequences
United States48
New Mexico62
Sierra County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr | 57 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 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 Truth or Consequences
Inland Flooding86
Tornado3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Truth or Consequences, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Truth or Consequences, NM
Manzano Christian School
8 miles, S
Guadalupe Montessori School
66 miles, SW
Down to Earth School
67 miles, SW
Calvary Christian Academy
68 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Truth or Consequences, NM
Western New Mexico University
66 miles, SW
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
73 miles, SE
The University of Texas at El Paso
111 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Truth or Consequences, NM
Sierra Vista Hospital
7 miles, S
Socorro General Hospital
59 miles, N
Gila Regional Medical Center
65 miles, SW
Bhc Mesilla Valley Hospital, Llc
68 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Truth or Consequences, NM
El Paso International Airport
112 miles, SE
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
130 miles, N
Roswell Air Center
159 miles, E
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
178 miles, N