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Vaughn, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Torrance County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
548
Population
98/sq mi density
$26,300
Median Income
$11,572 per capita
$45,800
Home Value
$199,639 Zillow
$438
Median Rent
18.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
689
Violent Crime/100K
1,887 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,300 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,800 home value, $438/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
689 violent crimes/100K (81% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Vaughn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. The area receives 25.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,969 ft (1,819 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 98/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6072°N, 105.2126°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Torrance County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sierra Blanca Regional (RUI) 81 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in |
Vaughn has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and March the driest (0.4").