Socorro, New Mexico

Population 9,020

Socorro is located in Socorro County, NM. The population is 9,020, making Socorro the largest city in Socorro County.

There are 5 public schools in Socorro with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Socorro is very low , and there are 11 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Socorro is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Socorro property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Socorro include Escondida, Luis Lopez and Lemitar.

Socorro Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 21.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.4%

Crime Rate

26% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 115
  • Violent Crimes: 344
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 344
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

9.95% Lower than national avg.
  • 11 offenders in Socorro
  • 12.20 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

58 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 5
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 10
  • Tanks & Spills: 42

Unemployment

Moderate 4.4%
  • New Mexico unemployment average: 4.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Socorro, NM and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Socorro's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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11 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Socorro, NM issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Socorro, NM issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $550
  • 1 Bedroom: $552
  • 2 Bedrooms: $726
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,031
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,243

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Environmental Hazards

58 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Socorro, NM has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Socorro, NM is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.86 Average
    Socorro, NM is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.2°
  • February 22.77°
  • March 35.2°
  • April 40°
  • May 46.33°
  • June 59.7°
  • July 79.96°
  • August 57.4°
  • September 51.43°
  • October 43.4°
  • November 32.83°
  • December 25.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Socorro, NM

Earthquakes
Socorro, NM has a high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Socorro, NM has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Socorro, NM has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Socorro, NM has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Socorro, NM: $33,214

Unemployment

Unemployment in Socorro is 4.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 38.85%
White Collar - 61.15%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Susana Martinez
  • Sen. Martin Heinrich
  • Sen. Tom Udall

City Representatives

  • Steve Pearce

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

2 Cemeteries view all

8 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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