Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico

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Population in 2010: 68.
Population change since 2000: -20.9%
Males: 27  (40.0%)
Females: 41  (60.0%)
Median resident age:

63.6 years
New Mexico median age:

39.4 years

Zip code: 87553

Estimated median household income in 2022: $28,606 (it was $11,528 in 2000)
Picuris Pueblo:

$28,606
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,689 (it was $12,492 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $196,956 (it was $73,300 in 2000)
Picuris Pueblo:

$196,956
NM:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $188,413; detached houses: $185,361
March 2022 cost of living index in Picuris Pueblo: 84.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.3%

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 7320 feet

Land area: 0.45 square miles.

Population density: 152 people per square mile   (very low).

Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico map

2 residents are foreign born (2.3% Latin America).

This place:

2.3%
New Mexico:

8.2%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Picuris Pueblo CDP:

0.3% ($221)
New Mexico:

0.7% ($699)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Santa Fe, NM (39.6 miles , pop. 62,203).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (90.8 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (405.7 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Rio Lucio, NM (0.9 miles ),
Picuris, NM (1.2 miles ),
Penasco, NM (1.6 miles ),
Vadito, NM (1.6 miles ),
Chamisal, NM (1.8 miles ),
Dixon, NM (2.8 miles ),
Talpa, NM (3.4 miles ),
Truchas, NM (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 36.20 N, Longitude: 105.71 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

Distribution of median household income in Picuris Pueblo, NM in 2022
Distribution of house value in Picuris Pueblo, NM in 2022

Picuris Pueblo satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
New Mexico:

3.6%

Average climate in Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico average temperatures Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico average precipitation Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico humidity Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico wind speed Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico snowfall Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico sunshine Picuris Pueblo, New Mexico clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 52.0. This is better than average.

City:

52.0
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 4.85. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.85
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Picuris Pueblo-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 749% 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 81.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 70.9 miles away from Picuris Pueblo center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 72.2 miles away from the city 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 86.2 miles away from Picuris Pueblo 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 137.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 634.1 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 Taos County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Fires: 2, Snows: 2, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Picuris Pueblo topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Picuris Pueblo:

  • TAOS DIALYSIS (DCI) (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; TAOS, NM)
  • TAOS LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; TAOS, NM)
  • HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL A DIV OF TAOS HEALTH SYSTEMS Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; TAOS, NM)
  • MOUNTAIN HOME HEALTH CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; TAOS, NM)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Picuris Pueblo:

  • Santa Fe Community College (about 46 miles; Santa Fe, NM; Full-time enrollment: 3,047)
  • New Mexico Highlands University (about 50 miles; Las Vegas, NM; FT enrollment: 2,931)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 86 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • Adams State University (about 89 miles; Alamosa, CO; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 93 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)
  • Central New Mexico Community College (about 94 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 19,398)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 141 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,631)

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Church in Picuris Pueblo: San Lorenzo Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Taos 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:

2.3 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

60.0%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

13.3%
Whole state:

8.2%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Picuris Pueblo:

Marital status in Picuris Pueblo, NM
  • Never married: 60.8%
  • Now married: 8.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.1%
  • Divorced: 20.0%

For population 25 years and over in Picuris Pueblo:

  • High school or higher: 92.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 19.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.4
New Mexico average:

12.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Picuris Pueblo, NM (based on Taos County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic17,98633
Evangelical Protestant2,04027
Other1,85216
Mainline Protestant7067
None10,353-
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: 7
Taos County:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.63 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 55
Taos County:

17.46 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Taos County:

5.9%
State:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Taos County:

15.7%
New Mexico:

22.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Picuris Pueblo:

45.8%
New Mexico:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

43.9%
New Mexico:

48.1%

Average BMI:
Picuris Pueblo:

29.6
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

22.7%
State:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

13.6%
State:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
New Mexico:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

45.3%
New Mexico:

34.6%

General health condition:
Here:

56.4%
New Mexico:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

81.3%
New Mexico:

80.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Picuris Pueblo, NM Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Picuris Pueblo:

  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDCE (950 AM; 4 kW; ESPANOLA, NM; Owner: RICHARD L. GARCIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSWV (810 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: LA VOZ BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KNMX (540 AM; 5 kW; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: SANGRE DE CRISTO B/DCASTING CO, INC)
  • KTRC (1260 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KKIM (1000 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Picuris Pueblo:

  • KTAO (101.9 FM; TAOS, NM; Owner: TAOS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KBOM (94.7 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KQBA (107.5 FM; LOS ALAMOS, NM; Owner: HUTTON MEDIA, L.L.C.)
  • KKIT (99.1 FM; ANGEL FIRE, NM; Owner: DMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K216CT (91.1 FM; EAGLE NEST, NM; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO)
  • KSFQ (101.1 FM; WHITE ROCK, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K244DO (96.7 FM; ALAMOSA, ETC., CO; Owner: SAN LUIS VALLEY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KZNM (106.7 FM; LOS ALAMOS, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • 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)
  • KMGA (99.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZRR (94.1 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBQI (107.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPEK (100.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRZA (88.7 FM; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: EQUAL REPRESENTATION/MEDIA ADVOCACY)

TV broadcast stations around Picuris Pueblo:

  • K11IZ (Channel 11; PENASCO, NM; Owner: PENASCO SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE)
  • W11AH (Channel 11; TRYON & COLUMBUS, NC; Owner: PULITZER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K44CZ (Channel 44; PENASCO, NM; Owner: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO)
  • K36EY (Channel 36; GALLINA, NM; Owner: KOAT HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K06FT (Channel 6; PENASCO, NM; Owner: PENASCO SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.2mTotal length
  • 500Total average daily traffic
  • 50Total average daily truck traffic
  • 585Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • PICURIS PEAK, Picuris Pueblo (Lat: 36.229389 Lon: -105.742611), Type: Mast, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 3.1 m, Call Sign: WRCK245,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.032 MHz, Grant Date: 10/23/2018, Expiration Date: 10/23/2028, Certifier: Luther Martinez, Registrant: Code 3 Service, 2323 Aztec Rd. Ne, Ste. A, Albuquerque, NM 87107, Phone: (505) 407-2310, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Picuris Pueblo, NM
  • 70.0%Wood
  • 20.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Picuris Pueblo, NM
  • 100.0%Wood


Picuris Pueblo compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age above state average.
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