Springer, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Colfax County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,098
Population
499/sq mi density
$48,188
Median Income
$27,742 per capita
$94,800
Home Value
$151,873 Zillow
$549
Median Rent
18.1% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
236
Violent Crime/100K
118 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,188 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,800 home value, $549/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Springer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,796 ft (1,767 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 499/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3654°N, 104.6002°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Colfax County County |
| Nearest Airport | Taos Regional (TSM) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Springer has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.4").