Penasco, New Mexico

Population 540

Penasco is located in Taos County, NM. The population is 540, making Penasco the 7th largest city in Taos County.

There are 4 public schools in Penasco with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Penasco is moderate , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Penasco is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Penasco property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Penasco include Vadito, Rio Lucio and Picuris Pueblo.

Penasco Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 17.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.2%

Crime Rate

56.04% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 302
  • Violent Crimes: 319
  • Robbery: 67
  • Burglary: 839
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

63.44% Higher than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Penasco
  • 37.04 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

8 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 7

Unemployment

High 5.6%
  • New Mexico unemployment average: 4.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Penasco, NM and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Penasco's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Penasco, NM

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $700
  • 1 Bedroom: $704
  • 2 Bedrooms: $836
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,033
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,434

Zip Codes

87517 87543 87553 87579

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Environmental Hazards

8 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (156/156)
    Penasco, NM has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Penasco, NM is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.86 Average
    Penasco, NM is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 20.37°
  • February 22.7°
  • March 36.07°
  • April 42.03°
  • May 48.87°
  • June 61.98°
  • July 74.13°
  • August 63.47°
  • September 55.9°
  • October 44.83°
  • November 32.27°
  • December 25.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Penasco, NM

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Penasco, NM: $30,833

Unemployment

Unemployment in Penasco is 5.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.54%
White Collar - 58.46%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Ben R. Lujan

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

4 Cemeteries view all

0 FCC Towers view all

  • No fcc towers found in Penasco, NM

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  • No fire stations found in Penasco, NM

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  • No hospitals found in Penasco, NM

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  • No library found in Penasco, NM

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  • No police station found in Penasco, NM

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  • No retirement homes found in Penasco, NM
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