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Center Point, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · La Plata County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,366
Population
257/sq mi density
$49,714
Median Income
$34,131 per capita
$206,300
Home Value
$261,763 Zillow
$1,290
Median Rent
46.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
352
Violent Crime/100K
2,358 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,714 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$206,300 home value, $1,290/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Center Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.1 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,741 ft (1,750 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 257/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8710°N, 107.9554°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | La Plata County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0492 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.6 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.12 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Center Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.5").