Spencerville, New Mexico

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Population in 2010: 1,258.
Males: 602  (47.9%)
Females: 656  (52.1%)
Median resident age:

42.2 years
New Mexico median age:

39.1 years
Estimated median household income in 2021: $47,819
Spencerville:

$47,819
NM:

$53,992

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $23,466

Spencerville CDP income, earnings, and wages data

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

$154,700
NM:

$214,000

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $187,949; detached houses: $238,643; mobile homes: $127,621

Median gross rent in 2021: $1,310.

March 2022 cost of living index in Spencerville: 89.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 5.5%
(5.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 27.1% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Spencerville, NM (2021)
    • 89964.2%White alone
    • 41429.6%Hispanic
    • 644.6%American Indian alone

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

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Ancestries: European (14.2%), American (9.0%), Irish (8.1%), German (4.8%), English (4.1%), Danish (2.3%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5677 feet

32 residents are foreign born (2.2% North America).

This place:

2.3%
New Mexico:

9.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $777 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $754 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rio Rancho, NM (131.4 miles , pop. 51,765).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (143.3 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (321.6 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Flora Vista, NM (1.4 miles ),
Aztec, NM (1.9 miles ),
North Light Plant, NM (2.0 miles ),
Bloomfield, NM (2.9 miles ),
Farmington, NM (3.0 miles ),
West Hammond, NM (3.1 miles ),
La Plata, NM (3.2 miles ),
Cedar Hill, NM (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 36.82 N, Longitude: 108.06 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

Distribution of median household income in Spencerville, NM in 2021
Distribution of house value in Spencerville, 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 85.6. This is about average.

City:

85.6
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2000 was 0.308. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.308
U.S.:

0.267
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 8.93. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.93
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 11.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.963
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 32.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.0
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 6.7 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 6.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.2
U.S.:

8.5

Earthquake activity:

Spencerville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 1224% 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 510.6 miles away from Spencerville 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 496.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 552.7 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 498.9 miles away from Spencerville center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 569.6 miles away from Spencerville 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 299.6 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 Spencerville:

  • FOUR CORNERS GOOD SAMARITAN VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; AZTEC, NM)
  • BLOOMFIELD NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BLOOMFIELD, NM)
  • HORIZON HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; FARMINGTON, NM)
  • BASIN HOME HEALTH INC (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; FARMINGTON, NM)
  • SOUTHWESTERN HOME HEALTH CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; FARMINGTON, NM)
  • SAN JUAN HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; FARMINGTON, NM)
  • SAN JUAN REGIONAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 11 miles away; FARMINGTON, NM)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Spencerville:

  • San Juan College (about 7 miles; Farmington, NM; Full-time enrollment: 5,112)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 34 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,631)
  • Adams State University (about 129 miles; Alamosa, CO; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • Western State Colorado University (about 135 miles; Gunnison, CO; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 140 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • Santa Fe Community College (about 143 miles; Santa Fe, NM; FT enrollment: 3,047)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 145 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: San Juan County Fire District 2 Flora Vista Station 1 (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:

80.9%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.5%
Whole state:

8.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Spencerville:

Marital status in Spencerville, NM
  • Never married: 35.4%
  • Now married: 41.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.7%
  • Divorced: 13.6%

For population 25 years and over in Spencerville:

  • High school or higher: 87.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
New Mexico average:

12.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Spencerville, 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
This county:

0.82 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

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

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

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

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:
This county:

7.3%
State:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.4%
State:

22.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Spencerville:

  • 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)
  • KCQL (1340 AM; 1 kW; AZTEC, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KNDN (960 AM; 5 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: BASIN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KLLV (550 AM; daytime; 2 kW; BREEN, CO; Owner: DAYSTAR RADIO, LTD.)
  • KIUP (930 AM; 5 kW; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • 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.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Spencerville:

  • KDAG (96.9 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KAZX (102.9 FM; KIRTLAND, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTRA-FM (102.1 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • K300AL (107.9 FM; FLORA VISTA, NM; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
  • KKFG (104.5 FM; BLOOMFIELD, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KISZ-FM1 (97.9 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
  • KNMI (88.9 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: NAVAJO MISSIONS, INC.)
  • K232DA (94.3 FM; HESPERUS, CO; Owner: NATIVE AMERICAN CHRISTIAN VOICE, INC.)
  • K237CR (95.3 FM; HESPERUS, CO; Owner: NATIVE AMERICAN CHRISTIAN VOICE, INC.)
  • K287AC (105.3 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: KUTE, INC.)
  • KRTZ (98.7 FM; CORTEZ, CO; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO., LLC)
  • K230AF (93.9 FM; KIRTLAND, NM; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWYK-FM (94.9 FM; AZTEC, NM; Owner: BASIN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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.)
  • KPCL (95.7 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: VOICE MINISTRIES OF FARMINGTON)
  • KSJE (90.9 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: SAN JUAN COLLEGE)
  • KRWN (92.9 FM; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Spencerville:

  • 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)
  • K38DA (Channel 38; AZTEC, NM; Owner: REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF NEW MEXICO)
  • K19CM (Channel 19; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: KOAT HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K23BT (Channel 23; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: ACME TELEVISION LICENSES OF NEW MEXICO, LLC)
  • K61BO (Channel 61; BAYFIELD/IGNACIO, CO; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL INC.)
  • K27GJ (Channel 27; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)
  • KOBF (Channel 12; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
  • K08FR (Channel 8; AZTEC, NM; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • K10CG (Channel 10; AZTEC & CEDAR HILL, NM; Owner: KOAT HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)

Spencerville fatal accident list:

Jun 18, 2014 09:03 PM, Sr-516, Lat: 36.814261, Lon: -108.063872, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Spencerville, NM
  • 73.2%Utility gas
  • 11.9%Electricity
  • 10.8%Wood
  • 2.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Spencerville, NM
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Spencerville 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
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