Torreon CDP (Torrance County), NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Torreon CDP (Torrance County) is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 150. Residents earn $41,573 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
150 Population 18/sq mi density
$41,573 Median Income $19,515 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,573 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,573
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Torreon CDP (Torrance County) Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population150
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female29% / 71%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,573
Per Capita$19,515
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,430M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Elevation6,701 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
CommuteN/A
Libraries5

Is Torreon CDP (Torrance County) a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Torreon CDP (Torrance County) receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Torreon CDP (Torrance County) stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Torreon CDP (Torrance County) is $41,573, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Torreon CDP (Torrance County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches, including 37.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Torreon CDP (Torrance County) has a population of 150 with a density of 18 people per square mile. The median age is 35.8 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

150
Total Population
18
People / sq mi
35.8yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
8.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 29.3%
Female 70.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Torreon CDP (Torrance County) vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.5%
1% below US avg
Spanish22.5%
68% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Torreon CDP (Torrance County) vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Torreon CDP (Torrance County) is $41,573, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Torreon CDP (Torrance County) vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,573
45% below US avg
Per Capita Income$19,515
Avg Weekly Wage$955
IRS Avg AGI$55,941

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,532
County GDP$2,430M

Business (County)

Restaurants85
Healthcare113
Retail155
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,068
12% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,068
12% below US avg

Health Metrics: Torreon CDP (Torrance County) vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death11,779/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.3/10
Exercise Access47.7%
Healthcare Facilities113

Crime Rates: Torreon CDP (Torrance County) vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Torreon CDP (Torrance County) has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.0 inches
55% below US avg
Snowfall37.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,701 ft (2,042 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates34.7242°N, 106.3008°W
County FIPS35061
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.3%
D 40.9%

Winner: Republican by 16.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density18/sq mi
Total Area8.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities113
Restaurants85
Retail Stores155

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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