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Rock Springs, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
330 sunny days/yr
2,147
Violent Crime/100K
10,577 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$93,333 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$17,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,147 violent crimes/100K (465% above avg)
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. The area receives 33.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in |
Rock Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and May the driest (0.4").