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Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,162 Population 1,060/sq mi density
$85,865 Median Income $18,497 per capita
$146,100 Home Value $277,041 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
948 Violent Crime/100K 4,595 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$85,865 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
948 violent crimes/100K (149% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Santo Domingo Pueblo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,176 ft (1,578 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density1,060/sq mi
Coordinates35.5224°N, 106.3676°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyLos Alamos County County
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Regional (SAF)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

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

79 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.5 on May 1, 2025.

Jan 29, 1990 6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.5 127 km
Nov 8, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.4 127 km
Jul 12, 2021 5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M4.2 86 km
Jan 31, 1990 5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M4.0 128 km
May 18, 2023 8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico M3.8 110 km
Jun 4, 2008 8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.7 110 km
Jul 22, 1990 5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico M3.7 83 km
Jul 12, 2021 3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico M3.7 87 km
Nov 15, 1990 4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 127 km
May 5, 1990 6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.6 128 km
Jan 4, 1998 5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.6 109 km
May 1, 2025 14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico M3.5 143 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 110 km
Dec 31, 1997 8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico M3.5 112 km
Sep 14, 2009 7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico M3.5 114 km
Sep 10, 2024 7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico M3.5 50 km
Oct 17, 2011 3 km SE of Cuyamungue, New Mexico M3.5 51 km
May 24, 2004 8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico M3.5 127 km
Oct 20, 2016 3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico M3.5 99 km
Sep 29, 2012 4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico M3.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

60 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 10, 1974 EF2 78 km 1
Jun 8, 1989 EF1 65 km 0
Sep 13, 1988 EF1 33 km 0
Jun 23, 1981 EF1 99 km 0
Apr 15, 1971 EF1 38 km 0
Dec 26, 1966 EF1 51 km 0
Jul 5, 1966 EF1 97 km 0
May 31, 1965 EF1 43 km 0
Aug 20, 1956 EF1 42 km 0
Jul 23, 2021 EF0 31 km 0
Jul 13, 2021 EF0 36 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 4 km 0
May 17, 2021 EF0 88 km 0
Aug 15, 2020 EF0 49 km 0
Feb 17, 2019 EF0 93 km 0
May 21, 2018 EF0 20 km 0
Sep 30, 2017 EF0 97 km 0
Jul 6, 2017 EF0 11 km 0
May 9, 2017 EF0 85 km 0
May 9, 2017 EF0 32 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 169 km
Carrizozo Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,731 m (5,679 ft) -3250 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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 93 km
2011 LAS CONCHAS 150,874 39 km
2022 CERRO PELADO 45,620 29 km
2000 CERRO GRANDE 44,279 43 km
2000 VIVEASH 22,468 73 km
2013 THOMPSON RIDGE 21,077 44 km
2016 DOG HEAD 19,816 75 km
1996 DOME 15,783 27 km
2008 TRIGO 13,855 93 km
2002 BORREGO 12,877 73 km
2010 SOUTH FORK 12,585 61 km
2011 PACHECO 9,790 63 km
2013 JAROSO 9,529 75 km
2003 CAPULIN 6,155 62 km
2013 TRES LAGUNAS 5,832 67 km
1998 OSO 5,297 56 km
2008 BIG SPRING 5,050 85 km
2014 PINO 4,415 32 km
2002 LAKES 4,306 50 km
2020 MEDIO 4,231 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.7 in
February 38°F (3°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Santo Domingo Pueblo has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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