Santa Cruz, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
225
Population
363/sq mi density
$34,750
Median Income
$17,123 per capita
$209,400
Home Value
$346,251 Zillow
$550
Median Rent
40.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$34,750 median income, 9.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$209,400 home value, $550/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Santa Cruz 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. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,775 ft (1,760 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 363/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9940°N, 106.0358°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Los Alamos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Fe Regional (SAF) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.7 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.4").