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San Ildefonso Pueblo, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
670 Population 152/sq mi density
$73,333 Median Income $35,569 per capita
$241,700 Home Value $320,034 Zillow
$590 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
237 Violent Crime/100K 983 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$73,333 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$241,700 home value, $590/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
San Ildefonso Pueblo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,514 ft (1,681 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density152/sq mi
Coordinates35.8883°N, 106.1292°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLos Alamos County County
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Regional (SAF)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience99.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano No Rating
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.2 on Sep 10, 2024.

Aug 1, 2004 31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M4.3 143 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 67 km
Jul 4, 1995 23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico M3.8 125 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 142 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 117 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 72 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 69 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 149 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 136 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 149 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 95 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 79 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 148 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 14 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.4 149 km
Apr 24, 2005 25 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M3.4 149 km
Apr 9, 2021 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.3 72 km
Sep 10, 2024 8 km WSW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.2 99 km
Mar 12, 2011 32 km SSW of Weston, Colorado M3.2 149 km
Jan 29, 2008 31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M3.1 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

56 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 92 km 0
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 79 km 0
Jun 13, 1982 EF1 88 km 0
Jul 21, 1973 EF1 87 km 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 30 km 0
Dec 26, 1966 EF1 12 km 0
May 31, 1965 EF1 89 km 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 80 km 0
Oct 1, 2023 EF0 78 km 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 77 km 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 64 km 0
Jun 2, 2021 EF0 83 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 44 km 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF0 94 km 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 27 km 0
Jul 6, 2017 EF0 56 km 0
May 9, 2017 EF0 28 km 0
Jul 7, 2015 EF0 91 km 0
Jun 21, 2014 EF0 95 km 0
Oct 12, 2012 EF0 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HERMITS PEAK (352,046 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 HERMITS PEAK 352,046 64 km
2011 LAS CONCHAS 150,874 27 km
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 36 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 18 km
2000 VIVEASH 22,468 53 km
2013 THOMPSON RIDGE 21,077 39 km
2006 OJO FELIZ 17,767 93 km
1996 DOME 15,783 26 km
1993 OJO 14,887 98 km
2002 BORREGO 12,877 32 km
2010 SOUTH FORK 12,585 33 km
2020 LUNA 10,849 79 km
2011 PACHECO 9,790 30 km
2013 JAROSO 9,529 41 km
1996 HONDO 8,258 97 km
2017 BONITA 7,754 77 km
2017 HONDITO 6,949 81 km
2003 CAPULIN 6,155 27 km
2013 TRES LAGUNAS 5,832 45 km
1998 OSO 5,297 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
April 49°F (10°C) 0.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
December 33°F (0°C) 0.6 in

San Ildefonso Pueblo has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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