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Isleta, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
909 Population 1,245/sq mi density
$37,224 Median Income $23,561 per capita
$159,900 Home Value $418,885 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
568 Violent Crime/100K 1,524 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$37,224 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$159,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
568 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Isleta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,902 ft (1,494 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,245/sq mi
Coordinates34.9043°N, 106.6990°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyValencia County County
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.2"
76% below US avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.2 / 100
Community Resilience3.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on May 8, 2025.

Jan 29, 1990 6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.5 52 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 53 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 147 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 53 km
Feb 27, 1990 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.9 106 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 94 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 64 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 148 km
Feb 21, 1990 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.6 100 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 61 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 52 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 53 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 52 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 65 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 64 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 27 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 68 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 36 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 74 km
Jun 20, 1991 47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico M3.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

60 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1975 EF2 28 km 0
Oct 10, 1974 EF2 41 km 1
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 75 km 0
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 43 km 0
Jul 5, 1966 EF1 23 km 0
May 31, 1965 EF1 33 km 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 54 km 0
Aug 2, 1950 EF1 100 km 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 45 km 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 74 km 0
May 31, 2021 EF0 68 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 67 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 14 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 77 km 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF0 34 km 0
Jul 15, 2020 EF0 44 km 0
Jun 3, 2018 EF0 85 km 0
Jun 3, 2018 EF0 80 km 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 95 km 0
Sep 30, 2017 EF0 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 119 km
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CERRO PELADO (45,620 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 97 km
2016 DOG HEAD 19,816 37 km
2008 TRIGO 13,855 38 km
2009 BLACK BUTTE 8,124 59 km
2019 TRIPLE NICKLE 7,819 90 km
2007 OJO PEAK 6,118 44 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,083 43 km
2008 BIG SPRING 5,050 35 km
2017 NMSER FY17 RX #1 4,817 58 km
2014 PINO 4,415 93 km
2008 LADRONE RX 4,406 62 km
2002 MIDDLE TANK 4,279 59 km
2019 NMSER-FY18-RX-NORTH DIAMOND 4,261 60 km
2018 VENADO 4,007 98 km
1999 LA JARA 3,249 97 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,632 75 km
2003 SANFRANCISCO 2,292 55 km
2007 DOUBLE EAGLE 2,281 34 km
2011 SEVILLETA 2,094 52 km
2011 GUACAMALLA 1,833 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
July 78°F (25°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 56°F (14°C) 1.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
December 35°F (2°C) 0.5 in

Isleta has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.4").

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