Indian Hills, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
2.9
/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
50°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,667 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$152,800 home value, /mo rent
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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. The area receives 17.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
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 | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in |
Indian Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.4").