Mora County

NM · Pop. 26,155 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Mora County is a rural county in NM with a population of approximately 26,155.

$/Acre: $557

Property Tax: 0.8%

Growing Season: 197 days

Broadband: 40%

Safety: 2/10

Density: 16.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%

Local Sales Tax1.35%

Combined Sales Tax6.23%

Cost of Living Index90.2

Median Household Income$85,932

Poverty Rate19.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$557

Median Home Price$126K

Acres for Sale2730

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season197 days

Annual Rainfall11 inches

Avg Summer High96°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,443 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)108 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)6.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K1258

Property Crime /100K986

Overall Safety2/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage40%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town29 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyStrong