La Cueva, New Mexico

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Population in 2010: 168.
Males: 93  (55.8%)
Females: 75  (44.2%)
Median resident age:

59.6 years
New Mexico median age:

39.4 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $40,919
La Cueva:

$40,919
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,440

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $118,849
La Cueva:

$118,849
NM:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $335,654; detached houses: $325,659
March 2022 cost of living index in La Cueva: 84.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in La Cueva, NM (2022)
    • 8671.7%White alone
    • 2520.8%Hispanic
    • 65.0%Asian alone
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Ancestries: Portuguese (15.2%), Danish (13.6%), English (12.1%), Irish (12.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

6 residents are foreign born (5.0% Asia).

This place:

5.0%
New Mexico:

9.2%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Santa Fe, NM (44.4 miles , pop. 62,203).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (95.8 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (422.3 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Mora, NM (2.6 miles ),
Watrous, NM (4.3 miles),
San Antonio, NM (4.7 miles),
Las Vegas, NM (4.9 miles ),
San Pablo, NM (5.3 miles ),
Vadito, NM (5.4 miles ),
Penasco, NM (5.4 miles ),
Angel Fire, NM (5.5 miles )

Latitude: 35.94 N, Longitude: 105.25 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

Distribution of median household income in La Cueva, NM in 2022
Distribution of house value in La Cueva, NM in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.1%
New Mexico:

3.6%

Earthquake activity:

La Cueva-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 689% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 83.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 72.8 miles away from La Cueva center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 73.3 miles away from La Cueva center
On 8/22/2011 at 23:30:19, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 84.7 miles away from La Cueva center
On 1/29/1990 at 13:16:10, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 LG, Depth: 7.5 mi) earthquake occurred 137.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/22/2004 at 12:09:56, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 66.9 miles away from La Cueva center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mora County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Fires: 6, Snows: 2, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to La Cueva:

  • New Mexico Highlands University (about 24 miles; Las Vegas, NM; Full-time enrollment: 2,931)
  • Santa Fe Community College (about 49 miles; Santa Fe, NM; FT enrollment: 3,047)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 92 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 98 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)
  • Central New Mexico Community College (about 98 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 19,398)
  • Adams State University (about 112 miles; Alamosa, CO; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (about 163 miles; Portales, NM; FT enrollment: 4,263)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in La Cueva: Horseshoe Springs Campground (A), La Cueva Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Sulphur Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Mora County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.0 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

58.5%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.1%
Whole state:

8.2%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in La Cueva:

Marital status in La Cueva, NM
  • Never married: 12.5%
  • Now married: 87.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in La Cueva:

  • High school or higher: 91.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 68.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.2%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
New Mexico average:

12.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for La Cueva, NM (based on Mora County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,79522
Evangelical Protestant3078
Mainline Protestant622
Other141
None1,703-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Mora County:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Mora County:

7.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Here:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.4%
New Mexico:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Mora County:

19.1%
New Mexico:

22.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Mora County:

10.2%
New Mexico:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in La Cueva:

  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KNMX (540 AM; 5 kW; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: SANGRE DE CRISTO B/DCASTING CO, INC)
  • KSWV (810 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: LA VOZ BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KDCE (950 AM; 4 kW; ESPANOLA, NM; Owner: RICHARD L. GARCIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTRC (1260 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KFUN (1230 AM; 1 kW; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: KFUN/KLVF, INC.)
  • KKIM (1000 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in La Cueva:

  • KTAO (101.9 FM; TAOS, NM; Owner: TAOS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KBOM (94.7 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KKIT (99.1 FM; ANGEL FIRE, NM; Owner: DMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K216CT (91.1 FM; EAGLE NEST, NM; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO)
  • KTZO (103.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLYT (88.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CONNECTION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • KRST (92.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KUNM (89.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS UNIV. OF NEW MEXICO)
  • KANW (89.1 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: BD. OF EDUC. CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, NM)
  • KKOB-FM (93.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBZU (96.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBQI (107.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMGA (99.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZRR (94.1 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KPEK (100.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFLQ (91.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • K265CA (100.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K213BT (90.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KZNM (106.7 FM; LOS ALAMOS, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KSFQ (101.1 FM; WHITE ROCK, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around La Cueva:

  • K10LE (Channel 10; BUENA VISTA, NM; Owner: BUENA VISTA TV TRANSLATOR CORP.)
  • K12LQ (Channel 12; BUENA VISTA, NM; Owner: BUENA VISTA TV TRANSLATOAR CORP.)
  • K31EO (Channel 31; MORA, NM; Owner: REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO)
  • K09DZ (Channel 9; MORA, NM; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
  • K11IK (Channel 11; MORA, NM; Owner: MORA TV ASSOCIATION)
  • K06HX (Channel 6; MORA, NM; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)
  • K22EW (Channel 22; MORA, NM; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • K25FI (Channel 25; MORA, NM; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 20ft / 6.3mTotal length
  • $821,000Total costs
  • 4,844Total average daily traffic
  • 243Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,129Total future (year 2019) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • THOMAS W STOVER, Near Sr 518 0.6km South Of (Lat: 35.936389 Lon: -105.251583), Type: 78.0, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Southwest Telecom Consultants Inc, Stc@stc-Telecom.Com, , Lubbo-ck, Phone: (806) 780-6600

  • THOMAS W STOVER, Near Sr 518 0.6km South Of (Lat: 35.936389 Lon: -105.251583), Type: 78.0, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Southwest Telecom Consultants Inc, Stc@stc-Telecom.Com, , Lubbo-ck, Phone: (806) 780-6600


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in La Cueva, NM
  • 62.3%Wood
  • 18.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.9%Electricity


La Cueva compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
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