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La Cueva CDP (Santa Fe County), NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
724
Population
94/sq mi density
$105,385
Median Income
$35,469 per capita
$371,100
Home Value
$344,852 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
346
Violent Crime/100K
4,283 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,385 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$371,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
346 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
La Cueva CDP (Santa Fe County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. The area receives 26.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,236 ft (2,206 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5776°N, 105.7339°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Santa Fe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
La Cueva CDP (Santa Fe County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (0.7").