Raton, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Colfax County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
6,013
Population
755/sq mi density
$52,007
Median Income
$28,643 per capita
$148,200
Home Value
$150,910 Zillow
$734
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
570
Violent Crime/100K
1,325 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,007 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,200 home value, $734/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
570 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Raton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. The area receives 25.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,558 ft (1,999 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 755/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8850°N, 104.4396°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Colfax County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Raton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 30°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.3").