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Middle Mesa, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · La Plata County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
212 Population 32/sq mi density
$46,758 Median Income $42,944 per capita
$258,600 Home Value $241,129 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
352 Violent Crime/100K 2,358 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,758 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$258,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Middle Mesa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,536 ft (1,992 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates36.9800°N, 107.5073°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLa Plata County County
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional (FMN)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 7.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0492 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)4.6 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.12 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.0 / 100
Community Resilience48.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 1, 2024.

Sep 13, 1994 17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado M4.4 137 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 108 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 115 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 106 km
Mar 10, 2023 16 km S of Ophir, Colorado M3.6 87 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 105 km
May 10, 1991 24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado M3.4 98 km
Apr 9, 2021 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.3 103 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 138 km
Jun 14, 2018 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 100 km
Jun 26, 2018 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 104 km
Jul 12, 2021 4 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.0 102 km
Jun 18, 2002 39 km SW of Creede, Colorado M2.9 72 km
Sep 1, 2024 7 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 105 km
Feb 8, 2021 3 km ENE of Capulin, New Mexico M2.9 105 km
May 2, 2013 2 km E of Loghill Village, Colorado M2.9 137 km
Jun 17, 2022 4 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico M2.8 96 km
Jan 17, 1994 6 km ENE of Loghill Village, Colorado M2.8 139 km
Jan 17, 2009 11 km NNW of Cañones, New Mexico M2.8 120 km
Sep 14, 1994 20 km ENE of Norwood, Colorado M2.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 10, 1997 EF2 94 km 0
May 10, 1957 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 29, 2014 EF1 62 km 0
Oct 5, 2004 EF1 38 km 0
Aug 5, 1999 EF1 56 km 0
Jun 7, 1997 EF1 51 km 0
Aug 30, 1966 EF1 22 km 0
Mar 21, 2020 EF0 79 km 0
Jun 10, 2015 EF0 67 km 0
Sep 18, 2013 EF0 73 km 0
Aug 29, 2002 EF0 49 km 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 60 km 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 60 km 0
Apr 25, 1999 EF0 52 km 0
Sep 29, 1998 EF0 99 km 0
May 30, 1992 EF0 36 km 0
Sep 28, 1990 EF0 68 km 0
May 28, 1963 EF0 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MISSIONARY RIDGE (68,919 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 MISSIONARY RIDGE 68,919 54 km
2018 416 55,123 67 km
2013 PAPOOSE 46,991 85 km
2013 WEST FORK COMPLEX - EAST ZONE 34,441 93 km
2012 LITTLE SAND 26,240 53 km
2000 BIRCHER 23,317 84 km
2013 WEST FORK COMPLEX 18,775 78 km
1996 ARCHULETA 15,613 44 km
1994 UNNAMED 13,234 46 km
2012 WEBER 10,898 76 km
2001 SANDOVAL 6,773 21 km
2017 EIGHT FOUR TWO 5,954 27 km
2018 BURRO 5,242 79 km
2000 PONY 5,224 96 km
1996 CHAPIN 5 4,832 91 km
2016 GREATER GRACIA RX 3,960 28 km
2017 MOYA PRESCRIBED BURN 2017 3,184 87 km
2020 EAST CANYON 3,031 72 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,852 53 km
2012 VALLECITO 2,764 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.2 in
February 32°F (0°C) 1.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Middle Mesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.6").

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