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Santa Clara Pueblo, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,002 Population 496/sq mi density
$42,083 Median Income $16,832 per capita
$205,700 Home Value $320,034 Zillow
$1,014 Median Rent 41.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
237 Violent Crime/100K 983 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,083 median income, 0.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$205,700 home value, $1,014/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Santa Clara 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

Elevation5,804 ft (1,769 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density496/sq mi
Coordinates35.9708°N, 106.1021°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLos Alamos County County
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Regional (SAF)
26 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

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.0 on May 31, 2025.

Mar 22, 2004 30 km S of Weston, Colorado M4.4 149 km
Aug 1, 2004 31 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M4.3 134 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 65 km
Jul 29, 2009 32 km NNE of Cimarron, New Mexico M4.1 146 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 148 km
Jul 4, 1995 23 km WSW of Springer, New Mexico M3.8 120 km
Sep 13, 2003 33 km S of Weston, Colorado M3.8 144 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 64 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 67 km
Nov 20, 2009 29 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M3.7 143 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 126 km
Apr 28, 2003 32 km SSW of Weston, Colorado M3.6 143 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 72 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 103 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 17 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 143 km
Apr 24, 2005 25 km S of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M3.4 140 km
May 2, 2023 33 km WSW of Raton, New Mexico M3.3 150 km
Apr 9, 2021 2 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico M3.3 70 km
Mar 12, 2011 32 km SSW of Weston, Colorado M3.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 88 km 0
Jun 13, 1982 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 21, 1973 EF1 84 km 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 37 km 0
Dec 26, 1966 EF1 15 km 0
May 31, 1965 EF1 98 km 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 90 km 0
Oct 1, 2023 EF0 78 km 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 86 km 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 73 km 0
Jun 2, 2021 EF0 80 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 54 km 0
Aug 9, 2018 EF0 96 km 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 36 km 0
Jul 6, 2017 EF0 66 km 0
May 9, 2017 EF0 37 km 0
Jul 7, 2015 EF0 100 km 0
Oct 12, 2012 EF0 55 km 0
Jul 24, 2012 EF0 40 km 0
Jul 18, 2009 EF0 86 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 63 km
2011 LAS CONCHAS 150,874 31 km
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 43 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 21 km
2000 VIVEASH 22,468 55 km
2013 THOMPSON RIDGE 21,077 42 km
2006 OJO FELIZ 17,767 89 km
1996 DOME 15,783 33 km
1993 OJO 14,887 94 km
2002 CERRO PELON 13,015 97 km
2002 BORREGO 12,877 28 km
2010 SOUTH FORK 12,585 30 km
2020 LUNA 10,849 73 km
2011 PACHECO 9,790 31 km
2013 JAROSO 9,529 39 km
1996 HONDO 8,258 87 km
2017 BONITA 7,754 68 km
2017 HONDITO 6,949 71 km
2003 CAPULIN 6,155 27 km
2013 TRES LAGUNAS 5,832 47 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

Santa Clara 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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