Church Rock, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,413
Population
77/sq mi density
$35,417
Median Income
$14,009 per capita
$36,500
Home Value
$218,536 Zillow
$788
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,500 home value, $788/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Church Rock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,025 ft (2,141 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5692°N, 108.5730°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | McKinley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 83 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 100 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in |
Church Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.3").