Torrance County

NM · Pop. 74,668 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Torrance County is a suburban county in NM with a population of approximately 74,668.

$/Acre: $1,882

Property Tax: 0.8%

Growing Season: 215 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 95.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%

Local Sales Tax1.04%

Combined Sales Tax5.92%

Cost of Living Index93.3

Median Household Income$64,730

Poverty Rate16.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,882

Median Home Price$240K

Acres for Sale4793

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season215 days

Annual Rainfall15 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,422 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)240 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K864

Property Crime /100K1105

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyModerate