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Eagle Nest, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Taos County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
330 sunny days/yr
171
Violent Crime/100K
2,997 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$47,708 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$190,000 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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 | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 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 23.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.1").