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Lake Valley, New Mexico

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Population in 2010: 64.
Males: 18  (28.1%)
Females: 46  (71.9%)
Median resident age:

55.2 years
New Mexico median age:

39.4 years

Zip code: 87499

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,264
Lake Valley:

$50,264
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,155

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $185,000
Lake Valley:

$185,000
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
March 2022 cost of living index in Lake Valley: 84.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.1%

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  • Races in Lake Valley, NM (2022)
    • 4951.0%American Indian alone
    • 4344.8%White alone
    • 22.1%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (26.4%), Irish (26.4%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rio Rancho, NM (100.4 miles , pop. 51,765).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (110.3 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (284.5 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Simpson-Chaco, NM (4.3 miles ),
Nageezi, NM (5.1 miles ),
Crownpoint, NM (5.3 miles ),
Naschitti, NM (5.4 miles ),
Sheep Springs, NM (5.6 miles ),
Huerfano, NM (5.6 miles),
Pueblo Pintado, NM (5.6 miles ),
Newcomb, NM (5.8 miles )

Latitude: 36.09 N, Longitude: 108.16 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

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

3.9%
New Mexico:

3.6%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 63.7. This is about average.

City:

63.7
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.596. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.596
U.S.:

5.109
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 44.8. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

44.8
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Lake Valley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 1189% 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 491.6 miles away from Lake Valley 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 479.7 miles away from Lake Valley center
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 472.5 miles away from Lake Valley center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 12/31/1934 at 18:45:56, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 493.7 miles away from the city 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 483.0 miles away from Lake Valley center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 600.7 miles away from Lake Valley center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 Lake Valley:

  • San Juan College (about 48 miles; Farmington, NM; Full-time enrollment: 5,112)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 84 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,631)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 108 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 112 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)
  • Central New Mexico Community College (about 112 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 19,398)
  • Santa Fe Community College (about 126 miles; Santa Fe, NM; FT enrollment: 3,047)
  • Adams State University (about 159 miles; Alamosa, CO; FT enrollment: 2,805)

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Notable location: Lake Valley Historic Site (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Juans Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

San Juan 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:

2.1 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

45.2%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.5%
Whole state:

8.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 3.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Lake Valley:

Marital status in Lake Valley, NM
  • Never married: 17.8%
  • Now married: 11.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 63.8%

For population 25 years and over in Lake Valley:

  • High school or higher: 87.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 54.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
New Mexico average:

12.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lake Valley, NM (based on San Juan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant19,905115
Other15,00131
Catholic12,50011
Mainline Protestant5,22216
None77,416-
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: 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.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
This county:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 70
Here:

5.73 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 62
This county:

5.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.3%
New Mexico:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
San Juan County:

26.4%
New Mexico:

22.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Lake Valley:

  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KENN (1390 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KNDN (960 AM; 5 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: BASIN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KRZE (1280 AM; 5 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: J. THOMAS DEVELOPMENT OF NM, INC.)
  • KGAK (1330 AM; 5 kW; GALLUP, NM; Owner: KRJG, INC.)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KRKE (1100 AM; 5 kW; MILAN, NM; Owner: CIBOLA RADIO COMPANY)
  • KKIM (1000 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KIUP (930 AM; 5 kW; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KXKS (1190 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lake Valley:

  • KXTC (99.9 FM; THOREAU, NM; Owner: KXTC, L.L.C.)
  • KYVA (103.7 FM; GRANTS, NM; Owner: MILLENNIUM MEDIA, INC.)
  • KKOR (94.5 FM; GALLUP, NM; Owner: MILLENNIUM MEDIA, INC.)
  • K220EM (91.9 FM; DZILTH-NA-O-DITH-HLE, NM; Owner: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF N.M.)
  • KGLX (99.1 FM; GALLUP, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K289AD (105.7 FM; CHINLE, AZ; Owner: PROCLAIMING CHRIST'S LOVE MINISTRIES)
  • KGLP (91.7 FM; GALLUP, NM; Owner: GALLUP PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KKFG (104.5 FM; BLOOMFIELD, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Lake Valley:

  • K08HQ (Channel 8; CHINLE, AZ; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 12.8mTotal length
  • $1,613,000Total costs
  • 4,752Total average daily traffic
  • 950Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,898Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Lake Valley, Navajo Nation, Indian Route 7750 And 7755, 20 Miles North Of Crownpoint. (Lat: 36.042056 Lon: -108.153028), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WREP485,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11425.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 13100.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/19/2019, Expiration Date: 11/19/2029, Certifier: Guy Turley, Registrant: Americas Communications LLC, 6100 W Gila Springs Place Suite 7, Chandler, AZ 85226, Phone: (602) 304-1760, Fax: (877) 284-0791, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lake Valley, NM
  • 84.6%Wood
  • 15.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lake Valley, NM
  • 90.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.0%Wood


Lake Valley 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 above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
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