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Pinos Altos, New Mexico

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Population in July 2007: 1,068.
Males: 543  (50.9%)
Females: 525  (49.1%)
Median resident age:

48.1 years
New Mexico median age:

34.6 years

Zip code: 88038

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,408 (it was $34,714 in 2000)
Pinos Altos:

$54,408
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,841 (it was $20,682 in 2000)

Pinos Altos CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $264,636 (it was $126,200 in 2000)
Pinos Altos:

$264,636
NM:

$243,100
March 2022 cost of living index in Pinos Altos: 92.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Pinos Altos, NM (2000)
    • 91282.6%White alone
    • 15313.9%Hispanic
    • 171.5%Two or more races
    • 121.1%Asian alone
    • 50.5%American Indian alone
    • 30.3%Other race alone
    • 20.2%Black alone

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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 871.7 square miles.

Population density: 1.2 people per square mile   (very low).

Pinos Altos, New Mexico map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Pinos Altos CCD:

0.2% ($301)
New Mexico:

0.7% ($699)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Las Cruces, NM (100.5 miles , pop. 74,267).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: El Paso, TX (137.4 miles , pop. 563,662).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (222.0 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Trout Valley, NM (2.5 miles),
Lake Roberts, NM (2.7 miles),
Lake Roberts Heights, NM (3.0 miles),
Silver City, NM (3.9 miles ),
Arenas Valley, NM (3.9 miles ),
Rosedale, NM (4.0 miles ),
Gila, NM (4.1 miles ),
Mimbres, NM (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 33.00 N, Longitude: 108.29 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

Distribution of median household income in Pinos Altos, NM in 2022
Pinos Altos satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
New Mexico:

3.6%
Most common industries in Pinos Altos, NM (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (14.6%)
  • Educational services (14.4%)
  • Health care (13.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (8.5%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.3%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (16.3%)
  • Public administration (10.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.2%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (7.3%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (6.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (25.5%)
  • Health care (22.0%)
  • Construction (9.7%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.8%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • U. S. Postal service (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Pinos Altos, NM (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.4%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (8.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Woodworkers (6.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (6.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.2%)
  • Registered nurses (5.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.4%)

Average climate in Pinos Altos, New Mexico

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Pinos Altos, New Mexico average temperatures Pinos Altos, New Mexico average precipitation Pinos Altos, New Mexico humidity Pinos Altos, New Mexico wind speed Pinos Altos, New Mexico snowfall Pinos Altos, New Mexico sunshine Pinos Altos, New Mexico clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2014 was 52.1. This is better than average.

City:

52.1
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 0.597. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.597
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2014 was 38.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.7
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Pinos Altos-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 814% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 481.8 miles away from the city center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 429.3 miles away from the city center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 6/29/2014 at 04:59:35, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 4.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 58.7 miles away from Pinos Altos center
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 479.8 miles away from Pinos Altos center
On 12/31/1934 at 18:45:56, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 434.6 miles away from Pinos Altos center
On 10/15/1979 at 23:16:54, a magnitude 7.0 (5.7 MB, 6.9 MS, 7.0 ML, 6.4 MW) earthquake occurred 426.9 miles away from Pinos Altos center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Grant County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 4, Fires: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Pinos Altos:

  • SILVER CITY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; SILVER CITY, NM)
  • HORIZON HOME HEALTH, INC (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; SILVER CITY, NM)
  • HACIENDA DE SALUD SILVER CITY (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; SILVER CITY, NM)
  • GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; SILVER CITY, NM)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pinos Altos:

  • Western New Mexico University (about 16 miles; Silver City, NM; Full-time enrollment: 2,456)
  • Eastern Arizona College (about 87 miles; Thatcher, AZ; FT enrollment: 3,810)
  • New Mexico State University-Main Campus (about 103 miles; Las Cruces, NM; FT enrollment: 14,497)
  • New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (about 103 miles; Las Cruces, NM; FT enrollment: 5,640)
  • The University of Texas at El Paso (about 135 miles; El Paso, TX; FT enrollment: 18,008)
  • Vista College (about 139 miles; El Paso, TX; FT enrollment: 3,453)
  • Cochise College (about 140 miles; Douglas, AZ; FT enrollment: 8,597)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Pinos Altos: Pinos Altos Historic District (A), Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire Rescue (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Pinos Altos include: Gospel Line Church (A), Gold Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Historic Site (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Log Cabin Curio Shop & Museum (33 Main).

Average household size:
This place:

2.0 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

61.1%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.6%
Whole state:

8.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

11.0%
Whole state:

18.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

4.6%
Whole state:

7.8%

For population 15 years and over in Pinos Altos:

Marital status in Pinos Altos, NM
  • Never married: 12.1%
  • Now married: 67.2%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 14.2%

For population 25 years and over in Pinos Altos:

  • High school or higher: 92.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 18.4%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.4
New Mexico average:

14.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pinos Altos, NM (based on Grant County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic9,58713
Evangelical Protestant2,53027
Other1,75713
Mainline Protestant8737
None14,767-
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: 4
Here:

1.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.67 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Grant County:

4.72 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
Grant County:

8.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.3%
New Mexico:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

19.6%
State:

22.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.1%
New Mexico:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Pinos Altos:

  • KNFT (950 AM; 5 kW; BAYARD, NM; Owner: RUNNELS BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LLC, DEBTOR IN POSSESSION)
  • KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KUAZ (1550 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KSNM (570 AM; 5 kW; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: SUNRISE BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KTSM (690 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMIK (1580 AM; 50 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pinos Altos:

  • KNFT-FM (102.9 FM; BAYARD, NM; Owner: RUNNELS BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LLC, DEBTOR IN POSSESSION)
  • KNUW (95.3 FM; SANTA CLARA, NM; Owner: MEL-MIKE ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • K212EH (90.3 FM; SILVER CITY, NM; Owner: CONNECTION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOC., INC.)
  • K204BU (88.7 FM; SILVER CITY, NM; Owner: FAITH COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KSCQ (92.9 FM; SILVER CITY, NM; Owner: PAUL D. HUNTER)
  • K208BT (89.5 FM; SAFFORD, AZ; Owner: AZ BD OF REGENTS/UNIV. OF ARIZONA)
  • KPSA-FM (97.9 FM; LORDSBURG, NM; Owner: RUNNELS BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LLC, DEBTOR IN POSSESSION)
  • K216CK (91.1 FM; TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE, NM; Owner: CONNECTION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOC., INC.)
  • KKVS (98.7 FM; TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE, NM; Owner: RICHARDSON COMMERCIAL CORPORATION)
  • K204CE (88.7 FM; CLIFTON, AZ; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • KJIK (100.7 FM; DUNCAN, AZ; Owner: WILLIAM S. KONOPNICKI)
  • KFMM (99.1 FM; THATCHER, AZ; Owner: WICK COMMUNICATIONS CO.)
  • KWRQ (102.3 FM; CLIFTON, AZ; Owner: MCMURRAY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Pinos Altos:

  • KOBG-TV (Channel 6; SILVER CITY, NM; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
  • KOVT (Channel 10; SILVER CITY, NM; Owner: KOAT HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K02ES (Channel 2; SILVER CITY, ETC., NM; Owner: KDBC-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • K45EC (Channel 45; SILVER CITY, NM; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)

Pinos Altos fatal accident list:

Nov 13, 2021 00:04 AM, Sr-15, Lat: 32.830364, Lon: -108.236161, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Feb 3, 2016 08:00 PM, Hidden Pines Trail, Lat: 32.864839, Lon: -108.209422, Vehicles: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Top Of Pinos Altos Mountain (Lat: 32.845917 Lon: -108.238944), Call Sign: KNKN366
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1.6 Mi Sw (Lat: 32.845917 Lon: -108.238944), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12 m, Overall height: 19 m, Call Sign: KRG297,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.350 MHz, Grant Date: 03/30/2011, Expiration Date: 05/06/2021, Cancellation Date: 12/31/2012, Certifier: Lonna Gormley, Registrant: Qwest Corporation, 700 W. Mineral Ave., Rm. Nd-E02.34, Littleton, CO 80120, Phone: (303) 707-8714, Fax: (303) 707-9624, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KB5DWS, Grant Date: 06/27/1989, Expiration Date: 06/27/1999, Cancellation Date: 06/28/2001, Registrant: Dawn L Huffaker, Pinos Altos, NM 88053

  • Call Sign: N5UES, Licensee ID: L00617758, Grant Date: 01/15/2003, Expiration Date: 01/15/2013, Cancellation Date: 01/16/2015, Registrant: Nancy A Finley, Pinos Altos, NM 88053

  • Call Sign: N5UET, Licensee ID: L00622347, Grant Date: 01/15/2003, Expiration Date: 01/15/2013, Cancellation Date: 01/16/2015, Registrant: David H Finley, Pinos Altos, NM 88053

  • Call Sign: KD5JCS, Licensee ID: L00202490, Grant Date: 01/20/2010, Expiration Date: 02/01/2020, Cancellation Date: 02/02/2022, Certifier: Benjamin K Sherman, Registrant: Benjamin K Sherman, Pinos Altos, NM 88053

  • Call Sign: KG8L, Previous Call Sign: AC0TR, Licensee ID: L01588381, Grant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 11/05/2030, Certifier: Stanley H Byler, Registrant: Stanley H Byler, 4774 Highway 15, Box 48, Pinos Altos, NM 88053-1014


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pinos Altos, NM
  • 55.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.7%Wood
  • 10.9%Electricity
  • 4.7%Solar energy
  • 3.8%Utility gas
  • 1.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pinos Altos, NM
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 38.9%Wood
  • 11.1%Electricity


Pinos Altos 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Pinos Altos on our top lists:

  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 larger cities with the lowest real estate taxes percentage (population 50,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #87 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
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