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Dora, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Roosevelt County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
54 Population 21/sq mi density
$59,886 Median Income $32,424 per capita
58°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
184 Violent Crime/100K 3,250 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,886 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Dora, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,886
20% below
$32,424 per capita
Violent Crime
184/100K
52% below
3,250/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.1%
90% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Dora Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
190%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dora a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dora residents earn a median household income of $59,886 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,424. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 480 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Dora reports 184 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,250/100K.

Education

64.1% of adults in Dora hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dora has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population54
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans52.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,886
Per Capita$32,424
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$949M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$135,547
Housing Units39
Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

F
Violent184/100K
Property3,250/100K

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,941/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation4,320 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+64.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+27.5%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband23.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Dora was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Clovis Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.