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Truth or Consequences, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Sierra County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,026
Population
215/sq mi density
$29,142
Median Income
$20,293 per capita
$107,500
Home Value
$155,514 Zillow
$676
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
345
Violent Crime/100K
1,122 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,142 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$107,500 home value, $676/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
345 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Truth or Consequences enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,842 ft (1,476 m) |
| Area | 27.7 sq mi (71.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2376°N, 107.2762°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sierra County County |
| Nearest Airport | Las Cruces International (LRU) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 139 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 183 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Truth or Consequences has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (0.2").