Eagle Nest, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Taos County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
270
Population
60/sq mi density
$47,708
Median Income
$26,824 per capita
$190,000
Home Value
$490,651 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$47,708 median income, 22.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$190,000 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Eagle Nest has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 124.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,193 ft (2,497 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5470°N, 105.2607°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Taos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 16.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.1 / 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 High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in |
Eagle Nest has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 22°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.6").