La Plata, New Mexico

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Population in 2010: 612.
Males: 327  (53.5%)
Females: 285  (46.5%)
Median resident age:

47.7 years
New Mexico median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 87418.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $47,819
La Plata:

$47,819
NM:

$53,992

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $23,466

La Plata CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $154,700
La Plata:

$154,700
NM:

$214,000

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $188,089; detached houses: $209,039; mobile homes: $208,294

Median gross rent in 2021: $949.

March 2022 cost of living index in La Plata: 87.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 26.5%
(21.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 29.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 37.5% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 31.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in La Plata, NM (2021)
    • 1,14159.9%White alone
    • 34818.3%Hispanic
    • 25913.6%American Indian alone
    • 1105.8%Two or more races
    • 50.3%Other race alone
    • 30.2%Black alone
    • 30.2%Asian alone

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



According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in La Plata, New Mexico as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in La Plata is 100 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (19.6%), German (9.1%), European (8.4%), English (2.7%), Welsh (1.3%), Northern European (1.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5781 feet

98 residents are foreign born (3.7% Latin America, 0.6% Oceania).

This place:

5.1%
New Mexico:

9.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,107 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $941 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rio Rancho, NM (141.8 miles , pop. 51,765).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (153.7 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (321.7 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

North Light Plant, NM (3.0 miles ),
Spencerville, NM (3.2 miles ),
Flora Vista, NM (3.3 miles ),
Farmington, NM (3.5 miles ),
Aztec, NM (3.6 miles ),
Upper Fruitland, NM (3.9 miles ),
Kirtland, NM (4.0 miles ),
Cedar Hill, NM (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 36.93 N, Longitude: 108.19 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

Distribution of median household income in La Plata, NM in 2021
Distribution of house value in La Plata, NM in 2021
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.6%
New Mexico:

3.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 85.3. This is about average.

City:

85.3
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2000 was 0.308. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.308
U.S.:

0.267
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 6.51. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.51
U.S.:

5.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 0.963. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.963
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 35.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 12.4. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.4
U.S.:

19.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 11.2. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.2
U.S.:

8.5

Earthquake activity:

La Plata-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 1269% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 506.1 miles away from La Plata 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 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 492.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 543.7 miles away from La Plata center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 496.1 miles away from La Plata center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 559.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/1992 at 10:26:20, a magnitude 5.9 (5.7 MB, 5.6 MS, 5.6 MW, 5.9 ML, Depth: 9.3 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 291.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in San Juan County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Fires: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near La Plata:

  • FOUR CORNERS GOOD SAMARITAN VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; AZTEC, NM)
  • HORIZON HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; FARMINGTON, NM)
  • SAN JUAN HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; FARMINGTON, NM)
  • SOUTHWESTERN HOME HEALTH CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; FARMINGTON, NM)
  • BASIN HOME HEALTH INC (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; FARMINGTON, NM)
  • FOUR CORNERS DIALYSIS FARMINGTON (DVA) (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; FARMINGTON, NM)
  • SUN CREST HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 15 miles away; FARMINGTON, NM)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to La Plata:

  • San Juan College (about 11 miles; Farmington, NM; Full-time enrollment: 5,112)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 30 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,631)
  • Western State Colorado University (about 132 miles; Gunnison, CO; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • Adams State University (about 133 miles; Alamosa, CO; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 150 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • Colorado Mesa University (about 150 miles; Grand Junction, CO; FT enrollment: 7,671)
  • Santa Fe Community College (about 154 miles; Santa Fe, NM; FT enrollment: 3,047)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in La Plata: Ridge Historic Site (A), San Juan County Fire District 4 La Plata Station 1 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in La Plata: Freedom Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: LaPlata Cemetery (1), Greenhorn Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Conger Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

San Juan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.3%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.8%
Whole state:

8.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in La Plata:

Marital status in La Plata, NM
  • Never married: 34.5%
  • Now married: 45.4%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 12.9%

For population 25 years and over in La Plata:

  • High school or higher: 86.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.4
New Mexico average:

12.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for La Plata, NM (based on San Juan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant19,905115
Other15,00131
Catholic12,50011
Mainline Protestant5,22216
None77,416-
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: 10
San Juan County:

0.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
San Juan County:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
This county:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 70
Here:

5.73 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 62
San Juan County:

5.07 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
San Juan County:

7.3%
New Mexico:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
San Juan County:

26.4%
State:

22.1%

Businesses in La Plata, NM

  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 2

Strongest AM radio stations in La Plata:

  • KRZE (1280 AM; 5 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: J. THOMAS DEVELOPMENT OF NM, INC.)
  • KENN (1390 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
  • KNDN (960 AM; 5 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: BASIN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KLLV (550 AM; daytime; 2 kW; BREEN, CO; Owner: DAYSTAR RADIO, LTD.)
  • KIUP (930 AM; 5 kW; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KCQL (1340 AM; 1 kW; AZTEC, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KVFC (740 AM; 1 kW; CORTEZ, CO; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO., LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in La Plata:

  • KDAG (96.9 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • K232DA (94.3 FM; HESPERUS, CO; Owner: NATIVE AMERICAN CHRISTIAN VOICE, INC.)
  • K237CR (95.3 FM; HESPERUS, CO; Owner: NATIVE AMERICAN CHRISTIAN VOICE, INC.)
  • KRTZ (98.7 FM; CORTEZ, CO; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO., LLC)
  • KAZX (102.9 FM; KIRTLAND, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTRA-FM (102.1 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KIQX (101.3 FM; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTINGS, LLC)
  • KRSJ (100.5 FM; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KUTE (90.1 FM; IGNACIO, CO; Owner: KUTE, INC.)
  • K210BA (89.9 FM; PURGATORY, ETC., CO; Owner: KUTE, INC.)
  • KISZ-FM (97.9 FM; CORTEZ, CO; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
  • KISZ-FM1 (97.9 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
  • KNMI (88.9 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: NAVAJO MISSIONS, INC.)
  • K242AJ (96.3 FM; MANCOS, CO; Owner: SOUTHWEST COLORADO TV TRANSLATOR. ASSOCIATION)
  • K265DC (100.9 FM; CORTEZ, ETC., CO; Owner: NAVAJO MISSIONS, INC.)
  • K281AC (104.1 FM; MANCOS, CO; Owner: SOUTHWEST COLORADO TV TRANSLATOR. ASSOCIATION)
  • K287AC (105.3 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: KUTE, INC.)
  • KKFG (104.5 FM; BLOOMFIELD, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWYK-FM (94.9 FM; AZTEC, NM; Owner: BASIN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K230AF (93.9 FM; KIRTLAND, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around La Plata:

  • K08HQ (Channel 8; CHINLE, AZ; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
  • K47DR (Channel 47; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: CHRISTIAN B/CING COMMUNICATIONS)
  • K21AX (Channel 21; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • K43AI (Channel 43; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO)
  • K23BT (Channel 23; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: ACME TELEVISION LICENSES OF NEW MEXICO, LLC)
  • K19CM (Channel 19; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: KOAT HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)

La Plata fatal accident list:

Jun 18, 2021 05:56 PM, Sr-170, Lat: 36.909900, Lon: -108.187656, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 2
Apr 4, 2007 03:25 PM, Cr-1191, Lat: 36.913364, Lon: -108.202269, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 30, 2006 04:31 PM, Sr-574, Lat: 36.929830, Lon: -108.175930, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jul 28, 2001 10:30 PM, Sr-170, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in La Plata)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • S1 T31n R13w (Lat: 36.928333 Lon: -108.146194), Type: Pole, Structure height: 12 m, Overall height: 14 m, Call Sign: WPNS670,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.300 MHz, Grant Date: 07/12/2014, Expiration Date: 09/29/2024, Certifier: Norman G Burrow, Registrant: City Of Farmington, 101 N. Browning Pkwy, Farmington, NM 87401, Phone: (505) 599-8204, Fax: (505) 599-8421, Email:
  • .85 Mi N On E Side Of Nm 170 (Lat: 36.939167 Lon: -108.190639), Call Sign: WNPY513,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.700 MHz, Grant Date: 07/02/2014, Expiration Date: 08/11/2024, Registrant: Federal License Management, 1784 E. 3rd Street Suite 269, Williamsport, PA 17701-3862, Phone: (866) 908-2220, Fax: (570) 322-6825, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in La Plata)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: FUNK B85C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 84 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1650N, N1650N, N-1650N, Serial Number: 430, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 03/17/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 10/16/1998
    Registrant (Individual): Randal R Loar, 7 Road 1424, La Plata, NM 87418
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8173W, N8173W, N-8173W, Serial Number: 28-2295, Certificate Issue Date: 02/24/2015
    Registrant (Individual): David J Beck, 1065 Hwy 170, La Plata, NM 87418
  • Aircraft: CESSNA TU206F (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO 520SER (350 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 81SG, N81SG, N-81SG, Serial Number: U20603038, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 11/21/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 04/11/2017
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Jeffrey O Davis, Po Box 509, La Plata, NM 87418, Other Owners: Sammy J Irvin

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in La Plata, NM
  • 28.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.2%Utility gas
  • 19.4%Wood
  • 14.8%Electricity
  • 11.1%Other fuel
  • 0.8%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in La Plata, NM
  • 69.9%Utility gas
  • 18.1%Electricity
  • 6.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.0%No fuel used


La Plata compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
There are 5 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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