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Sheep Springs, NM

Sheep Springs, NM.

Population: 1,632 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sheep Springs, NM is $81,700. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$81,700

Median home value

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$81,700
House Price Index (state)
406.5 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
NASCHITTI ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lee Acres Landfill (USDOI) (16.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
9.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
218
Days with Moderate air quality
137
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Aztec Ruins National Monument (27 mi)
National parks include
Aztec Ruins National Monument, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, Mesa Verde National Park
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) (17 mi)
Nearest major airport
Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SAN JUAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC, NORTHERN NAVAJO MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
27.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.9%
Mean commute to work
41 min
Households with broadband internet
28.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
34,792
Average weekly wage
$1,031
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
70

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

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Common questions

What is the median home value in Sheep Springs, NM?
$81,700.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sheep Springs, NM?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Sheep Springs, NM?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sheep Springs, NM?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sheep Springs, NM?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sheep Springs, NM?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Sheep Springs, NM?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sheep Springs, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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