Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico

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Population in July 2007: 4,110.
Males: 2,105  (51.2%)
Females: 2,005  (48.8%)
Median resident age:

41.3 years
New Mexico median age:

34.6 years

Zip code: 87525

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,974 (it was $28,139 in 2000)
Arroyo Hondo:

$58,974
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $45,520 (it was $19,417 in 2000)

Arroyo Hondo CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $530,633 (it was $187,900 in 2000)
Arroyo Hondo:

$530,633
NM:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $454,673; detached houses: $510,048; townhouses or other attached units: $585,969; in 2-unit structures: $370,361; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $401,486; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $152,152; mobile homes: $157,129; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $15,408
March 2022 cost of living index in Arroyo Hondo: 102.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Arroyo Hondo, NM (2000)
    • 1,96150.2%White alone
    • 1,82746.7%Hispanic
    • 581.5%Two or more races
    • 260.7%American Indian alone
    • 130.3%Black alone
    • 130.3%Asian alone
    • 110.3%Other race alone

Races in Arroyo Hondo detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Arroyo Hondo is 2,055 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6790 feet

Land area: 135.4 square miles.

Population density: 30 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.3% ($503)
New Mexico:

0.7% ($699)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Santa Fe, NM (66.3 miles , pop. 62,203).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (116.3 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (423.0 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

San Cristobal, NM (1.6 miles ),
Taos Ski Valley, NM (2.9 miles),
Questa, NM (3.0 miles ),
Taos Pueblo, NM (3.1 miles ),
Taos, NM (3.6 miles ),
Canon, NM (3.6 miles ),
Red River, NM (3.7 miles ),
Tres Piedras, NM (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 36.58 N, Longitude: 105.60 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

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

4.4%
New Mexico:

3.6%
Most common industries in Arroyo Hondo, NM (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (22.6%)
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Educational services (9.2%)
  • Health care (5.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.6%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (22.0%)
  • Construction (18.0%)
  • Educational services (7.3%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (23.4%)
  • Educational services (11.6%)
  • Health care (11.1%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.9%)
  • Social assistance (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Arroyo Hondo, NM (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.3%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.9%)

Average climate in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico average temperatures Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico average precipitation Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico humidity Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico wind speed Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico snowfall Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico sunshine Arroyo Hondo, 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 13.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.85
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Arroyo Hondo-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 759% 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 59.9 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 49.4 miles away from Arroyo Hondo center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 51.7 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 65.8 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 612.7 miles away from Arroyo Hondo center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 9/5/2001 at 10:52:07, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 66.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: 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).

Hospitals and medical centers near Arroyo Hondo:

  • TAOS RETIREMENT VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; TAOS, NM)
  • MOUNTAIN HOME HEALTH CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; TAOS, NM)
  • HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL A DIV OF TAOS HEALTH SYSTEMS Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; TAOS, NM)
  • TAOS DIALYSIS (DCI) (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; TAOS, NM)
  • TAOS LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; TAOS, NM)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arroyo Hondo:

  • Adams State University (about 65 miles; Alamosa, CO; Full-time enrollment: 2,805)
  • New Mexico Highlands University (about 71 miles; Las Vegas, NM; FT enrollment: 2,931)
  • Santa Fe Community College (about 73 miles; Santa Fe, NM; FT enrollment: 3,047)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 111 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 119 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)
  • Central New Mexico Community College (about 119 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 19,398)
  • Pueblo Community College (about 128 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,329)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Arroyo Hondo: Turley Mill and Distillery Site (A), Hondo Seco Fire and Rescue Station 1 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Arroyo Hondo: Lady of Sorrows Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Rael Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Rio Hondo (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Juan Bautista Rael - Linguist.

Taos County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Arroyo Hondo and their reported violations in the past:

LOWER ARROYO HONDO MDWCA (Population served: 180, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

56.3%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.4%
Whole state:

8.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

17.6%
Whole state:

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

4.6%
Whole state:

7.8%

People in group quarters in Arroyo Hondo in 2010:

  • 32 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 4 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 4 people in group homes intended for adults
8 people in other nonhousehold living situations in 2000
7 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Arroyo Hondo:

Marital status in Arroyo Hondo, NM
  • Never married: 30.1%
  • Now married: 52.7%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

For population 25 years and over in Arroyo Hondo:

  • High school or higher: 85.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.7%
  • Unemployed: 8.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.2
New Mexico average:

14.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Arroyo Hondo, 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
Taos County:

0.63 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

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

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

17.46 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

5.9%
New Mexico:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Taos County:

15.7%
New Mexico:

22.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Arroyo Hondo:

  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDCE (950 AM; 4 kW; ESPANOLA, NM; Owner: RICHARD L. GARCIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • 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.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KTRC (1260 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Arroyo Hondo:

  • K216AL (91.1 FM; ARROYO SECO, NM; Owner: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NM)
  • KTAO (101.9 FM; TAOS, NM; Owner: TAOS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • K212EG (90.3 FM; QUESTA, NM; Owner: BD. OF EDUCATION OF ALBUQUERQUE)
  • KKIT (99.1 FM; ANGEL FIRE, NM; Owner: DMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K216CT (91.1 FM; EAGLE NEST, NM; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO)
  • K244DO (96.7 FM; ALAMOSA, ETC., CO; Owner: SAN LUIS VALLEY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KRZA (88.7 FM; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: EQUAL REPRESENTATION/MEDIA ADVOCACY)
  • KRDR (90.1 FM; RED RIVER, NM; Owner: RED RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • KBOM (94.7 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KSFQ (101.1 FM; WHITE ROCK, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KQBA (107.5 FM; LOS ALAMOS, NM; Owner: HUTTON MEDIA, L.L.C.)
  • K278AE (103.5 FM; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: FRANK A. SHULTZ, III)

TV broadcast stations around Arroyo Hondo:

  • K12OG (Channel 12; TAOS, NM; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)
  • K21FD (Channel 21; TAOS, ETC., NM; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • K33BN (Channel 33; TAOS, NM; Owner: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO)
Arroyo Hondo fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Arroyo Hondo fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 3.1mTotal length
  • $348,000Total costs
  • 3,165Total average daily traffic
  • 633Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,594Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Stephanie R Wilson, Approx .875 Miles N Of Arroyo Hondo, On W Side Of Byway, E Of Old Hwy 3 (Lat: 36.545972 Lon: -105.671222), Type: 30.4, Structure height: 35055 m, Overall height: 24.3 m, Registrant: Branch Towers, LLC, Curtis.Branch@branchcomm.Net, , Tulsa, Phone: (918) 949-4551

  • Stephanie R Wilson, Approx .875 Miles N Of Arroyo Hondo, On W Side Of Byway, E Of Old Hwy 3 (Lat: 36.545972 Lon: -105.671222), Type: 30.4, Structure height: 35055 m, Overall height: 24.3 m, Registrant: Branch Towers, LLC, Stephanie.Wilson@branchcomm.Net, , Tulsa, Phone: (918) 949-4551

  • Jessica Norrid, Approx .875 Miles N Of Arroyo Hondo, On W Side Of Byway, E Of Old Hwy 3 (Lat: 36.545972 Lon: -105.671222), Type: 30.4, Structure height: 35055 m, Overall height: 24.3 m, Registrant: Branch Towers, LLC, Stephanie.Wilson@branchcomm.Net, , Tulsa, Phone: (918) 949-4551


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 36.537583 Lon: -105.649083, Call Sign: WQWE276,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.712 MHz, 452.787 MHz, 456.712 MHz, 457.787 MHz, Grant Date: 07/29/2015, Expiration Date: 07/29/2025, Certifier: Robert L Knox, Registrant: Two Way Direct, 3262 Grey Hawk Court, Carlsbad, CA 92010, Phone: (888) 742-5893, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Arroyo Hondo, Lat: 36.524278 Lon: -105.653889, Type: Bant, Structure height: 3.5 m, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: WQLW429,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/11/2010, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: John D Batis, Registrant: Taosnet LLC, 201 Camino De La Merced, Taos, NM 87571, Phone: (575) 758-7598, Email:

  • Hondo, 55 Atilla Road (Lat: 36.524278 Lon: -105.653972), Type: Bant, Structure height: 4.3 m, Overall height: 5.8 m, Call Sign: WRYD803, Licensee ID: L01531001,
    Assigned Frequencies: 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 07/28/2023, Expiration Date: 07/28/2033, Certifier: John Batis, Registrant: Taosnet LLC, 201 Camino De La Merced, Taos, NM 87571, Phone: (575) 758-7598, Fax: (505) 758-3914, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Arroyo Hondo)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-250 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 135 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5637P, N5637P, N-5637P, Serial Number: 24-707, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 01/26/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 04/18/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Lindsay Webb, Po Box 491, Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7485W, N7485W, N-7485W, Serial Number: 28-1395, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 07/24/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 09/12/1994
    Registrant (Individual): Randall Wild, Po Box 619, Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/23/2018

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Arroyo Hondo, NM
  • 35.3%Utility gas
  • 33.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.4%Wood
  • 7.9%Solar energy
  • 5.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Arroyo Hondo, NM
  • 36.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 29.3%Utility gas
  • 26.7%Wood
  • 3.3%Electricity
  • 1.9%Solar energy
  • 1.9%No fuel used


Arroyo Hondo compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly 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.

Arroyo Hondo on our top lists:

  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 larger cities with the lowest real estate taxes percentage (population 50,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
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