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Flora Vista, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,215 Population 447/sq mi density
$43,799 Median Income $28,082 per capita
$195,200 Home Value $291,092 Zillow
$1,474 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
665 Violent Crime/100K 3,358 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$43,799 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$195,200 home value, $1,474/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
665 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Flora Vista experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,697 ft (1,736 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Population Density447/sq mi
Coordinates36.8031°N, 108.0902°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySan Juan County County
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional (FMN)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
74% below US avg
Snowfall 10.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.34"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0416 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.25 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.5 / 100
Community Resilience5.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 1, 2024.

Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 136 km
Apr 22, 2017 4 km SSW of Bluff, Utah M3.7 140 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 134 km
Jun 6, 2008 10 km NE of Bluff, Utah M3.6 137 km
Mar 10, 2023 16 km S of Ophir, Colorado M3.6 103 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 148 km
Apr 9, 2021 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.3 131 km
Feb 24, 1993 16 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 148 km
May 13, 1993 19 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 144 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 98 km
Jul 12, 2021 4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.0 131 km
Jun 14, 2018 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 122 km
Jun 26, 2018 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 126 km
Feb 8, 2021 3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 134 km
Sep 1, 2024 7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 135 km
Jun 18, 2002 39 km SW of Creede, Colorado M2.9 116 km
Jun 17, 2022 4 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico M2.8 118 km
Jun 10, 2020 5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona M2.8 119 km
Jan 30, 2023 18 km WSW of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico M2.7 105 km
Jul 12, 2021 4 km SE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.7 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 25, 1985 EF2 75 km 0
May 10, 1957 EF2 18 km 0
Oct 5, 2004 EF1 43 km 0
Aug 5, 1999 EF1 30 km 0
Jun 7, 1997 EF1 81 km 0
Sep 5, 1970 EF1 87 km 0
Aug 30, 1966 EF1 44 km 0
Mar 21, 2020 EF0 26 km 0
Jun 10, 2015 EF0 24 km 0
Sep 18, 2013 EF0 20 km 0
Sep 10, 2013 EF0 52 km 0
Jul 18, 2011 EF0 72 km 0
Aug 29, 2002 EF0 51 km 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 15 km 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 15 km 0
May 30, 1992 EF0 38 km 0
Sep 28, 1990 EF0 13 km 0
May 28, 1963 EF0 12 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MISSIONARY RIDGE (68,919 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 MISSIONARY RIDGE 68,919 81 km
2018 416 55,123 79 km
2012 LITTLE SAND 26,240 100 km
2000 BIRCHER 23,317 55 km
2018 PLATEAU 19,746 96 km
1996 ARCHULETA 15,613 99 km
1994 UNNAMED 13,234 38 km
2012 WEBER 10,898 57 km
2001 SANDOVAL 6,773 76 km
2017 EIGHT FOUR TWO 5,954 75 km
1986 WESTTOE 5,397 90 km
1986 HOGAN 5,298 90 km
2018 BURRO 5,242 79 km
2000 PONY 5,224 60 km
1996 CHAPIN 5 4,832 60 km
2016 GREATER GRACIA RX 3,960 83 km
2002 CARRIZO 1 3,701 91 km
1984 FERNANDO 3,419 86 km
2020 EAST CANYON 3,031 56 km
1987 AZTECTHREE 2,857 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
February 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 76°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Wettest
September 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.8 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Flora Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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