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Duran, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Torrance County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
17 Population 4/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Duran, NM

At a Glance

Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
936/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Duran Compares to the U.S. Average

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

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

Is Duran a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Duran reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 936/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Duran hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Duran has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population17
Density4/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$881M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$199,639
Housing Units108
Rent Burden25.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property936/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death14,503/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,220 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Broadband9.0%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Duran was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sierra Blanca Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.