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North Valley, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Bernalillo County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,474 Population 1,651/sq mi density
$67,115 Median Income $32,907 per capita
$290,500 Home Value $685,558 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
106 Violent Crime/100K 1,321 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$67,115 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$290,500 home value, $1,063/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
North Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,991 ft (1,521 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²)
Population Density1,651/sq mi
Coordinates35.1731°N, 106.6228°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBernalillo County County
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0481 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)14.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)67.57 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.22 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.6 / 100
Community Resilience41.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

97 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 82 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 83 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 118 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 84 km
Feb 27, 1990 25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.9 136 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 88 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 67 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 119 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 83 km
Feb 21, 1990 31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico M3.6 129 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 84 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 79 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 58 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 71 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 96 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 82 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 98 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 83 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 15 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1975 EF2 58 km 0
Oct 10, 1974 EF2 41 km 1
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 67 km 0
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 13 km 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 79 km 0
Dec 26, 1966 EF1 96 km 0
Jul 5, 1966 EF1 54 km 0
May 31, 1965 EF1 4 km 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 38 km 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 15 km 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 54 km 0
May 31, 2021 EF0 98 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 47 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 44 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 95 km 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF0 12 km 0
Jul 15, 2020 EF0 74 km 0
Feb 17, 2019 EF0 99 km 0
Jun 3, 2018 EF0 96 km 0
Jun 3, 2018 EF0 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 132 km
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LAS CONCHAS (150,874 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 LAS CONCHAS 150,874 80 km
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 66 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 86 km
2013 THOMPSON RIDGE 21,077 80 km
2016 DOG HEAD 19,816 46 km
1996 DOME 15,783 70 km
2008 TRIGO 13,855 58 km
2009 BLACK BUTTE 8,124 89 km
2019 TRIPLE NICKLE 7,819 85 km
2007 OJO PEAK 6,118 67 km
1998 OSO 5,297 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,083 67 km
2008 BIG SPRING 5,050 52 km
2017 NMSER FY17 RX #1 4,817 88 km
2014 PINO 4,415 63 km
2008 LADRONE RX 4,406 91 km
2002 LAKES 4,306 79 km
2002 MIDDLE TANK 4,279 88 km
2019 NMSER-FY18-RX-NORTH DIAMOND 4,261 89 km
2020 MEDIO 4,231 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in
February 40°F (5°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.5 in Coldest

North Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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