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