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La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County), NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Sandoval County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
82
Population
50/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$153,761 per capita
$268,200
Home Value
$332,559 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
237
Violent Crime/100K
983 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
87.8% bachelor's degree or higher
La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,778 ft (2,371 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8694°N, 106.6485°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sandoval County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0479 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (171 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| 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 | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and May the driest (1.3").