Sierra County

NM · Pop. 121,926 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Sierra County is a suburban county in NM with a population of approximately 121,926.

$/Acre: $1,465
Property Tax: 0.8%
Growing Season: 165 days
Broadband: 75%
Safety: 3/10
Density: 77/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%
Local Sales Tax1.31%
Combined Sales Tax6.19%
Cost of Living Index91.7
Median Household Income$54,473
Poverty Rate20.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,465
Median Home Price$208K
Acres for Sale3879
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season165 days
Annual Rainfall17.7 inches
Avg Summer High94°F
Avg Winter Low31°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation1,900 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado3/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)265 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)5.5
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K1055
Property Crime /100K929
Overall Safety3/10
Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City32 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%
Ag EconomyModerate