Hernandez, New Mexico

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Population in 2010: 946.
Males: 395  (41.8%)
Females: 551  (58.2%)
Median resident age:

51.6 years
New Mexico median age:

39.4 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,921
Hernandez:

$52,921
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,944

Hernandez CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $239,386
Hernandez:

$239,386
NM:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $307,313; detached houses: $395,197; mobile homes: $137,378

Median gross rent in 2022: $766.

March 2022 cost of living index in Hernandez: 84.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 31.9%
(29.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 32.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 41.9% for other race residents, 39.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Hernandez, NM (2022)
    • 79387.9%Hispanic
    • 9510.5%White alone
    • 121.3%American Indian alone
    • 50.6%Two or more races

Races in Hernandez detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Hernandez, New Mexico as of June 02, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Hernandez is 170 to 1.


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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5695 feet

14 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.6%
New Mexico:

9.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $948 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $805 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Santa Fe, NM (28.7 miles , pop. 62,203).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (71.4 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (381.0 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

El Duende, NM (0.9 miles ),
Chamita, NM (1.2 miles ),
Pueblito, NM (1.6 miles),
San Juan Pueblo, NM (1.6 miles ),
San Juan, NM (1.7 miles ),
Chili, NM (1.8 miles ),
Ohkay Owingeh, NM (1.9 miles ),
South Rio Arriba, NM (2.0 miles )

Latitude: 36.06 N, Longitude: 106.12 W

Distribution of median household income in Hernandez, NM in 2022
Distribution of house value in Hernandez, NM in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
New Mexico:

3.6%

Earthquake activity:

Hernandez-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 789% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 104.8 miles away from Hernandez center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 94.1 miles away from Hernandez center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 95.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 602.9 miles away from Hernandez center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 1/29/1990 at 13:16:10, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 LG, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 118.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/2011 at 23:30:19, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 109.8 miles away from Hernandez center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Rio Arriba County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Fires: 4, Snows: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Hernandez:

  • ESPANOLA HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; ESPANOLA, NM)
  • PRESBYTERIAN ESPANOLA HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 5 miles away; ESPANOLA, NM)
  • RIO GRANDE HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; ESPANOLA, NM)
  • SOMBRILLO NURSING FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; LOS ALAMOS, NM)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hernandez:

  • Santa Fe Community College (about 34 miles; Santa Fe, NM; Full-time enrollment: 3,047)
  • New Mexico Highlands University (about 60 miles; Las Vegas, NM; FT enrollment: 2,931)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 66 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 74 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)
  • Central New Mexico Community College (about 74 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 19,398)
  • Adams State University (about 99 miles; Alamosa, CO; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • San Juan College (about 125 miles; Farmington, NM; FT enrollment: 5,112)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Agua Sana Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Hernandez: Capilla de San Jose (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Rio Arriba County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Hernandez and their reported violations in the past:

AGUA SANA WUA (Population served: 800, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (OCT-07-2009), St Public Notif requested (DEC-12-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-12-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (OCT-07-2009), St Public Notif requested (DEC-12-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-12-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (OCT-07-2009), St Public Notif requested (JUL-29-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-29-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (OCT-07-2009), St Public Notif requested (APR-22-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-22-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (OCT-07-2009), St Public Notif requested (DEC-12-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-12-2012)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: Arsenic. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (OCT-07-2009), St Public Notif requested (JUL-11-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-11-2012)
  • 13 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-22-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-22-2013), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-18-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-29-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-29-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-18-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-02-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-02-2012), St Compliance achieved (AUG-16-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-02-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-02-2012), St Compliance achieved (AUG-16-2012)
  • Failure To Address Deficiency - In OCT-08-2011, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-26-2013), St Compliance achieved (APR-04-2013), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUN-18-2013)
  • 6 regular monitoring violations
  • One other older monitoring violation
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.2%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.2%
Whole state:

8.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Hernandez:

Marital status in Hernandez, NM
  • Never married: 45.7%
  • Now married: 34.1%
  • Separated: 4.0%
  • Widowed: 6.6%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

For population 25 years and over in Hernandez:

  • High school or higher: 69.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 38.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.9
New Mexico average:

12.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hernandez, NM (based on Rio Arriba County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic21,30541
Evangelical Protestant2,96029
Other1,1146
Mainline Protestant7229
Orthodox51
None14,140-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Rio Arriba County:

1.72 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Rio Arriba County:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Here:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
Rio Arriba County:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
This county:

5.65 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Rio Arriba County:

5.9%
State:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Rio Arriba County:

21.0%
State:

22.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Hernandez:

  • KDCE (950 AM; 4 kW; ESPANOLA, NM; Owner: RICHARD L. GARCIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSWV (810 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: LA VOZ BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KTRC (1260 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KRSN (1490 AM; 1 kW; LOS ALAMOS, NM; Owner: REAL RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KNMX (540 AM; 5 kW; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: SANGRE DE CRISTO B/DCASTING CO, INC)
  • KKIM (1000 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KXKS (1190 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KANM (1600 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: ARAGON BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.L.C.)
  • KNML (610 AM; 5 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hernandez:

  • KBOM (94.7 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KQBA (107.5 FM; LOS ALAMOS, NM; Owner: HUTTON MEDIA, L.L.C.)
  • KSFQ (101.1 FM; WHITE ROCK, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KZNM (106.7 FM; LOS ALAMOS, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KTAO (101.9 FM; TAOS, NM; Owner: TAOS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KAJZ (105.1 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KRZY-FM (105.9 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KABG (98.5 FM; LOS ALAMOS, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, L.L.C.)
  • KBAC (104.1 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKSS (97.3 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KHFM (95.5 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA L.L.C)
  • KTZO (103.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLYT (88.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CONNECTION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • KRST (92.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KUNM (89.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS UNIV. OF NEW MEXICO)
  • KANW (89.1 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: BD. OF EDUC. CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, NM)
  • KKOB-FM (93.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBZU (96.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMGA (99.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZRR (94.1 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • Hernandez, New Mexico
  • Fatal accident count13
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents17
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:5
  • Fatalities15
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents36
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents4
  • New Mexico average
  • Fatal accident count4305
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents5956
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1297
  • Fatalities4917
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents11622
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents505
See more detailed statistics of Hernandez fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Night Dispr Ofc (Lat: 36.009472 Lon: -106.083361), Type: Bant, Structure height: 11.6 m, Overall height: 12 m, Call Sign: WNHR493,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.150 MHz, 153.695 MHz, 158.205 MHz, 157.710 MHz, Grant Date: 12/13/2021, Expiration Date: 12/08/2031, Registrant: Advanced Communications And Electronics, Inc., 2417 Baylor Drive Se, Albuquerque, NM 87106, Phone: (505) 506-0876, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • Chamita, 332 County Road 56a (Lat: 36.097806 Lon: -106.122306), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 21.3 m, Call Sign: WQXA376,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz... (+152 more), Grant Date: 01/12/2016, Expiration Date: 01/12/2026, Certifier: Albert Catanach, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • Esapanola Office, 1365 Us-84 (Lat: 36.046083 Lon: -106.109583), Type: Building, Structure height: 5.2 m, Call Sign: WQZT629,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 07/31/2017, Expiration Date: 07/31/2027, Certifier: Joseph Sanchez, Registrant: Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative Inc., Espanola, NM 87532, Phone: (505) 753-2105, Fax: (505) 753-6953, Email:

  • Black Mesa Tower, Unnamed Rd (Lat: 36.097889 Lon: -106.121750), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 8 m, Call Sign: WRAI612,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/28/2017, Expiration Date: 11/28/2027, Certifier: Jason Grill, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KB5LTO, Grant Date: 02/20/1990, Expiration Date: 02/20/2000, Cancellation Date: 03/07/2002, Registrant: Shelly R Garcia, Route 1 Box 16c, Hernandez, NM 87537

  • Call Sign: KC5PWF, Licensee ID: L01012387, Grant Date: 05/03/2005, Expiration Date: 07/24/2015, Cancellation Date: 07/25/2017, Certifier: Francis J Martinez, Registrant: Francis J Martinez, Rt 4 Box 21 H, Hernandez, NM 87537

  • Call Sign: KC5PWG, Licensee ID: L01016064, Grant Date: 05/11/2005, Expiration Date: 07/24/2015, Cancellation Date: 07/25/2017, Certifier: Gerald D Martinez, Registrant: Gerald D Martinez, Rt 4 Box 21 H, Hernandez, NM 87537

  • Call Sign: KC5RAL, Licensee ID: L01043018, Grant Date: 09/18/2015, Expiration Date: 09/22/2025, Certifier: Johnny A Madrid, Registrant: Johnny A Madrid, Hernandez, NM 87537

  • Call Sign: KC5RXI, Licensee ID: L01064353, Grant Date: 12/24/2015, Expiration Date: 12/24/2025, Certifier: Lloyd D Staley, Registrant: Lloyd D Staley, 202 Cr 140, Hernandez, NM 87537

  • Call Sign: KC5RYX, Licensee ID: L01062762, Grant Date: 12/08/2015, Expiration Date: 12/08/2025, Certifier: Genera J Madrid, Registrant: Genera J Madrid, Hernandez, NM 87537

  • Call Sign: W0GAQ, Previous Call Sign: KF5SOH, Licensee ID: L01743853, Grant Date: 02/25/2014, Expiration Date: 02/25/2024, Certifier: Luis Trivino, Registrant: Luis A Trivino, Rt 4 Box 20c, Hernandez, NM 87537


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 210D (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6990Y, N6990Y, N-6990Y, Serial Number: 21058490, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 11/17/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 10/27/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Joseph G Archer, 20 County Road 129, Hernandez, NM 87537
  • Aircraft: HARMENINGS DELUXE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 SERIES (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 95361, N95361, N-95361, Serial Number: 8511, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 07/26/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 06/09/2009
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Joseph Archer, 20 County Road 129, Hernandez, NM 87537, Other Owners: Pamela Archer

2006 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2006 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 12. The highest number of reported fires - 28 took place in 2017, and the least - 0 in 2008. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Hernandez, NM When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (44.4%), and Structure Fires (26.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Hernandez, NM
    • 7144.4%Outside Fires
    • 4326.9%Structure Fires
    • 3521.9%Other
    • 116.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Hernandez, NM
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hernandez, NM
  • 44.4%Utility gas
  • 35.2%Wood
  • 19.2%Electricity
  • 1.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hernandez, NM
  • 82.6%Utility gas
  • 10.6%Electricity
  • 4.3%Wood
  • 2.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Hernandez compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Joseph G. Archer (1)
  • Joseph Gerard Archer (1)

Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.