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South Valley, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Bernalillo County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
36,605
Population
1,262/sq mi density
$51,062
Median Income
$26,413 per capita
$205,200
Home Value
$338,329 Zillow
$942
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
883
Violent Crime/100K
5,446 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,062 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$205,200 home value, $942/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
883 violent crimes/100K (132% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
South Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,944 ft (1,507 m) |
| Area | 30.1 sq mi (77.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,262/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0086°N, 106.6822°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Bernalillo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0481 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 67.57 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.22 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| 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 (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 122 km |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
South Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (0.5").