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Hillsboro, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
220
Population
103/sq mi density
$16,038
Median Income
$18,171 per capita
$219,400
Home Value
$235,613 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
63
Violent Crime/100K
1,445 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$16,038 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$219,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hillsboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,361 ft (1,634 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9218°N, 107.5772°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Luna County County |
| Nearest Airport | Las Cruces International (LRU) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 180 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Hillsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (0.2").