Rock Springs, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,166
Population
93/sq mi density
$93,333
Median Income
$30,605 per capita
$17,100
Home Value
$218,536 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$93,333 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$17,100 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Rock Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. The area receives 33.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,736 ft (2,053 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6188°N, 108.8345°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | McKinley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 85 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 119 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Rock Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.4").