Simpson-Chaco, New Mexico
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| Males: 3,648 |  (49.8%) |
| Females: 3,675 |  (50.2%) |
| Median resident age: | 28.4 years |
| New Mexico median age: | 34.6 years |
Zip code: 87401
| Simpson-Chaco: | $38,796 |
| NM: | $59,726 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,513 (it was $9,943 in 2000)
Simpson-Chaco CCD income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $150,403 (it was $62,600 in 2000)
| Simpson-Chaco: | $150,403 |
| NM: | $243,100 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $214,182; detached houses: $258,708; townhouses or other attached units: $238,387; mobile homes: $127,007; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $48,750
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Simpson-Chaco, NM
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- 4,07359.6%American Indian alone
- 1,98229.0%White alone
- 68810.1%Hispanic
- 801.2%Two or more races
- 40.06%Black alone
- 20.03%Asian alone
Races in Simpson-Chaco detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
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Current Local Time: MST time zone
Land area: 1328.6 square miles.
Population density: 5.5 people per square mile (very low).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Simpson-Chaco CCD: | 0.6% ($347) |
| New Mexico: | 0.7% ($699) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rio Rancho, NM 
(105.3 miles , pop. 51,765).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (116.4 miles , pop. 448,607).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (300.3 miles , pop. 1,321,045).
Nearest cities:
Huerfano, NM (3.7 miles),
Lake Valley, NM (4.3 miles),
West Hammond, NM (4.9 miles ),
), Napi HQ, NM (4.9 miles ),
), Burnham, NM (5.0 miles ),
), Blanco, NM (5.4 miles )
)Latitude: 36.33 N, Longitude: 108.03 W
| Here: | 3.9% |
| New Mexico: | 3.6% |
- Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (11.0%)
- Educational services (8.9%)
- Construction (7.4%)
- Health care (7.3%)
- Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.4%)
- Public administration (5.3%)
- Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (18.6%)
- Construction (11.6%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.0%)
- Repair & maintenance (5.2%)
- Utilities (4.9%)
- Public administration (4.1%)
- Truck transportation (3.9%)
- Educational services (15.3%)
- Health care (11.8%)
- Accommodation & food services (10.2%)
- Public administration (6.7%)
- Personal & laundry services (4.8%)
- Social assistance (4.5%)
- Finance & insurance (4.1%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
- Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.1%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.8%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.5%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.4%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.4%)
- Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.3%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (4.7%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.9%)
- Cashiers (5.5%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.7%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
- Health technologists and technicians (4.0%)
- Child care workers (3.8%)
Average climate in Simpson-Chaco, New Mexico
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 63.7. This is about average.
| City: | 63.7 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.596. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.596 |
| U.S.: | 5.109 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 44.8. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 21.9 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 44.8 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Earthquake activity:
Simpson-Chaco-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 1178% 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 502.3 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 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 489.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 485.4 miles away from the city center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 585.8 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 12/31/1934 at 18:45:56, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 507.4 miles away from Simpson-Chaco center
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 587.9 miles away from Simpson-Chaco 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 San Juan County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 3
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Fires: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Simpson-Chaco:
- San Juan College (about 32 miles; Farmington, NM; Full-time enrollment: 5,112)
- Fort Lewis College (about 66 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,631)
- University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 114 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
- University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 118 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)
- Central New Mexico Community College (about 118 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 19,398)
- Santa Fe Community College (about 125 miles; Santa Fe, NM; FT enrollment: 3,047)
- Adams State University (about 143 miles; Alamosa, CO; FT enrollment: 2,805)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Simpson-Chaco: Lake Valley Chapter House (A), McKay Windmill (B), Pueblo Bonito Ranger Station (C), Sargent Ranch (D), Tsah Tah Trading Post (E), Tsaya Trading Post (F), New Mexico State University Agricultural Experimental Station (G), Carson Trading Post (H), Chettro Kettle (I), Pueblo Bonito (J), Chaco Canyon Trading Post (K), Putnam (L), Bisti Trading Post (M), Heshoda Bitsulliya (N), Gallegos Trading Post (O), Huerfano Chapter House (P), Bisti Clinic (Q), Lake Valley Historic Site (R), Romulo Martinez Trading Post Historic Site (S), Gallegos Windmill (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Simpson-Chaco include: San Juan Mission (A), Navajo Miracle Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Hugh Lake (A), Jeters Lake (B), Juans Lake (C), Dog Eye Pond (D), Black Lake (E), Dike Pit Tank (F), Hollow Pit Tank (G), Tanner Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Kimbeto Wash (A), Coal Creek (B), Charlie Wash (C), Gallo Wash (D), Hugh Wash (E), Kim-me-ni-oli Wash (F), Kin Klizhin Wash (G), Moncisco Wash (H), Rock Wash (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Simpson-Chaco include: Ah-shi-sle-pah Wilderness Study Area (1), Chaco Culture National Historic Park Historical Marker (2), Chaco Culture National Historical Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map
Average household size:
| This place: | 3.4 people |
| New Mexico: | 2.6 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This place: | 63.3% |
| Whole state: | 69.2% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This place: | 7.8% |
| Whole state: | 6.4% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
- Gay men: 0.2% of all households
| This place: | 32.3% |
| Whole state: | 18.4% |
| This place: | 15.2% |
| Whole state: | 7.8% |
For population 15 years and over in Simpson-Chaco:
- Never married: 32.9%
- Now married: 55.8%
- Separated: 2.1%
- Widowed: 4.6%
- Divorced: 6.7%
For population 25 years and over in Simpson-Chaco:
- High school or higher: 65.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.3%
- Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
- Unemployed: 12.7%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.8 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 17.9 |
| New Mexico average: | 14.5 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Simpson-Chaco, NM (based on San Juan County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 19,905 | 115 |
| Other | 15,001 | 31 |
| Catholic | 12,500 | 11 |
| Mainline Protestant | 5,222 | 16 |
| None | 77,416 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 10
| San Juan County: | 0.82 / 10,000 pop. |
| New Mexico: | 1.44 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
| San Juan County: | 0.16 / 10,000 pop. |
| New Mexico: | 0.21 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
| San Juan County: | 0.41 / 10,000 pop. |
| New Mexico: | 0.32 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 70
| San Juan County: | 5.73 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 4.06 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 62
| San Juan County: | 5.07 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 7.12 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| San Juan County: | 7.3% |
| New Mexico: | 6.4% |
Adult obesity rate:
| Here: | 26.4% |
| New Mexico: | 22.1% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Simpson-Chaco:
- KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
- KENN (1390 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
- KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
- KNDN (960 AM; 5 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: BASIN BROADCASTING CO.)
- KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KRZE (1280 AM; 5 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: J. THOMAS DEVELOPMENT OF NM, INC.)
- KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KIUP (930 AM; 5 kW; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTING, LLC)
- KLLV (550 AM; daytime; 2 kW; BREEN, CO; Owner: DAYSTAR RADIO, LTD.)
- KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
- KGAK (1330 AM; 5 kW; GALLUP, NM; Owner: KRJG, INC.)
- KKIM (1000 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
- KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Simpson-Chaco:
- K220EM (91.9 FM; DZILTH-NA-O-DITH-HLE, NM; Owner: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF N.M.)
- KKFG (104.5 FM; BLOOMFIELD, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KDAG (96.9 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KRTZ (98.7 FM; CORTEZ, CO; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO., LLC)
- KAZX (102.9 FM; KIRTLAND, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KTRA-FM (102.1 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KNMI (88.9 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: NAVAJO MISSIONS, INC.)
- K287AC (105.3 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: KUTE, INC.)
- KISZ-FM1 (97.9 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
- K230AF (93.9 FM; KIRTLAND, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KWYK-FM (94.9 FM; AZTEC, NM; Owner: BASIN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KPCL (95.7 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: VOICE MINISTRIES OF FARMINGTON)
- KRWN (92.9 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
- KSJE (90.9 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: SAN JUAN COLLEGE)
TV broadcast stations around Simpson-Chaco:
- K08HQ (Channel 8; CHINLE, AZ; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 41.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 24.9%Utility gas
- 23.8%Wood
- 5.9%Coal or coke
- 3.0%Electricity
- 0.6%Other fuel
- 51.9%Utility gas
- 20.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 19.4%Electricity
- 6.3%Wood
- 2.1%Coal or coke
Simpson-Chaco compared to New Mexico state average:
- Median household income below state average.
- Median house value below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age significantly below 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 significantly below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
Simpson-Chaco on our top lists:
- #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: information and record clerks except customer service representatives (population 5,000+)"
- #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (population 5,000+)"
- #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
- #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: petroleum and coal products (population 5,000+)"
- #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: petroleum and coal products (population 5,000+)"
- #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: plant and system operators (population 5,000+)"
- #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: personal and laundry services (population 5,000+)"
- #19 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: personal appearance workers (population 5,000+)"
- #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
- #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: apparel (population 5,000+)"
- #22 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: material moving workers except supervisors and laborers and material movers, hand (population 5,000+)"
- #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: motor vehicle and parts dealers (population 5,000+)"
- #32 on the list of "Top 100 cities with largest land areas (pop. 5,000+)"
- #35 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: metals and minerals, except petroleum, merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
- #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
- #43 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people below 50% of the poverty level, excluding cities with 15% or more of residents in college and with the median age below 28 (population 5,000+)"
- #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (population 5,000+)"
- #68 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most cars per house, population 5,000+"
- #69 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
- #74 on the list of "Top 100 highest located cities (pop. 5,000+)"
- #3 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
- #13 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
- #16 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
- #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
- #25 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"