Grants, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Cibola County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,106
Population
613/sq mi density
$49,286
Median Income
$27,681 per capita
$123,600
Home Value
$161,978 Zillow
$750
Median Rent
33.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
436
Violent Crime/100K
1,620 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$49,286 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,600 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
436 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Grants experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,457 ft (1,968 m) |
| Area | 14.9 sq mi (38.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 613/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1542°N, 107.8323°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Cibola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 42 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Grants has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.4").