Columbus, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,147 Population 246/sq mi density

$24,554 Median Income $13,533 per capita

$91,400 Home Value $164,490 Zillow

$394 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent

65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

1,065 Violent Crime/100K 4,908 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$24,554 median income, 2.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$91,400 home value, $394/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,065 violent crimes/100K (180% above avg)

Education

2.2 / 5.0

14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Columbus (5)

Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail

National Historic Trail

In 1857, businessman and transportation entrepreneur John Butterfield was awarded a contract to establish an overland mail route between the eastern United States and growing populations in the Far West. What became known as the Butterfield Overland Trail made an arcing sweep across the southern rim...

Entrance: $0

Weather: Due to the length of the trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you'll be visiting. Check out the forecast with the National Weather Service and search for the area you&ap...

https://www.nps.gov/buov/index.htm

City Of Rocks State Park

State Park

681 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Leasburg Dam State Park

State Park

271 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Pancho Villa State Park

State Park

43 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Rockhound State Park

State Park

234 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0