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Indian Hills, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
778
Population
136/sq mi density
$41,667
Median Income
$32,633 per capita
$152,800
Home Value
$230,148 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
55
Violent Crime/100K
2,695 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$41,667 median income, 18.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$152,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
55 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Indian Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. The area receives 17.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,456 ft (1,968 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9832°N, 106.1398°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Valencia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 135 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in |
Indian Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.6").