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Vadito, New Mexico

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Population in 2010: 270.
Population change since 2000: +11.6%
Males: 142  (52.8%)
Females: 128  (47.2%)
Median resident age:

42.5 years
New Mexico median age:

39.4 years

Zip codes: 87579.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,702 (it was $16,875 in 2000)
Vadito:

$51,702
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,601 (it was $9,481 in 2000)

Vadito CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $177,823 (it was $107,500 in 2000)
Vadito:

$177,823
NM:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $253,598; detached houses: $330,899; mobile homes: $162,663

Median gross rent in 2022: $988.

March 2022 cost of living index in Vadito: 87.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.0%
(16.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 8.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 75.0% for other race residents, 1.9% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Vadito, NM (2022)
    • 32088.4%Hispanic
    • 4111.3%White alone
    • 20.6%Asian alone

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According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Vadito, New Mexico as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Vadito is 343 to 1.


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Ancestries: Scotch-Irish (2.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 7460 feet

Land area: 0.86 square miles.

Population density: 315 people per square mile   (very low).

Vadito, New Mexico map

6 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.7%
New Mexico:

9.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,403 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $473 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Santa Fe, NM (39.8 miles , pop. 62,203).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (91.5 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (407.5 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Penasco, NM (1.3 miles ),
Picuris, NM (1.5 miles ),
Picuris Pueblo, NM (1.6 miles),
Rio Lucio, NM (1.7 miles ),
Chamisal, NM (2.1 miles ),
Dixon, NM (3.2 miles ),
Talpa, NM (3.3 miles ),
Ranchos de Taos, NM (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 36.19 N, Longitude: 105.67 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

Distribution of median household income in Vadito, NM in 2022
Distribution of house value in Vadito, NM in 2022
Vadito satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
New Mexico:

3.6%
Most common industries in Vadito, NM (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (25.5%)
  • Public administration (14.5%)
  • Educational services (14.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.5%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (5.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (41.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.8%)
  • Public administration (8.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (5.9%)
  • Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (38.1%)
  • Public administration (23.8%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (14.3%)
  • Health care (14.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.5%)
Most common occupations in Vadito, NM (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (14.5%)
  • Carpenters (10.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (9.1%)
  • Engineers (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (17.6%)
  • Engineers (8.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Construction laborers (8.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (23.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (14.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (14.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (14.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.5%)
  • Occupational and physical therapist assistants and aides (9.5%)
  • Cashiers (9.5%)

Average climate in Vadito, New Mexico

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Vadito, New Mexico average temperatures Vadito, New Mexico average precipitation Vadito, New Mexico humidity Vadito, New Mexico wind speed Vadito, New Mexico snowfall Vadito, New Mexico sunshine Vadito, New Mexico clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 52.0. This is better than average.

City:

52.0
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 4.85. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.85
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Vadito-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 744% 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 80.8 miles away from Vadito center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 69.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 71.1 miles away from Vadito center
On 8/22/2011 at 23:30:19, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 85.0 miles away from Vadito center
On 1/29/1990 at 13:16:10, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 LG, Depth: 7.5 mi) earthquake occurred 137.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 635.8 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 Taos County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Vadito:

  • TAOS DIALYSIS (DCI) (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; TAOS, NM)
  • TAOS LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; TAOS, NM)
  • HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL A DIV OF TAOS HEALTH SYSTEMS Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; TAOS, NM)
  • MOUNTAIN HOME HEALTH CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; TAOS, NM)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Vadito:

  • Santa Fe Community College (about 46 miles; Santa Fe, NM; Full-time enrollment: 3,047)
  • New Mexico Highlands University (about 48 miles; Las Vegas, NM; FT enrollment: 2,931)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 86 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • Adams State University (about 90 miles; Alamosa, CO; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 94 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)
  • Central New Mexico Community College (about 94 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 19,398)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 144 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,631)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Vadito: Lauriano Cordova Memorial Musuem (A), Laureano Cordova Mill Historic Site (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Tres Ritos Lodge (4917 State Highway 518).

Taos 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:

2.5 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.5%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

10.2%
Whole state:

8.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Vadito:

Marital status in Vadito, NM
  • Never married: 41.5%
  • Now married: 37.2%
  • Separated: 3.8%
  • Widowed: 8.8%
  • Divorced: 8.8%

For population 25 years and over in Vadito:

  • High school or higher: 88.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Unemployed: 9.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 42.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
New Mexico average:

12.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Vadito, NM (based on Taos County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic17,98633
Evangelical Protestant2,04027
Other1,85216
Mainline Protestant7067
None10,353-
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
This county:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Taos County:

0.63 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Taos County:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 55
This county:

17.46 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

5.9%
New Mexico:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Taos County:

15.7%
New Mexico:

22.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Vadito:

48.2%
New Mexico:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

47.3%
New Mexico:

48.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.5
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.6%
State:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

15.0%
State:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

36.9%
New Mexico:

34.6%

General health condition:
This city:

52.3%
New Mexico:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

81.0%
State:

80.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Vadito, NM Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Vadito:

  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDCE (950 AM; 4 kW; ESPANOLA, NM; Owner: RICHARD L. GARCIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSWV (810 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: LA VOZ BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KNMX (540 AM; 5 kW; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: SANGRE DE CRISTO B/DCASTING CO, INC)
  • KTRC (1260 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KKIM (1000 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Vadito:

  • KTAO (101.9 FM; TAOS, NM; Owner: TAOS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KBOM (94.7 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KKIT (99.1 FM; ANGEL FIRE, NM; Owner: DMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K216CT (91.1 FM; EAGLE NEST, NM; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO)
  • 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.)
  • K244DO (96.7 FM; ALAMOSA, ETC., CO; Owner: SAN LUIS VALLEY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KZNM (106.7 FM; LOS ALAMOS, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KBQI (107.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPEK (100.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFLQ (91.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING SYSTEM)

TV broadcast stations around Vadito:

  • K44CZ (Channel 44; PENASCO, NM; Owner: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO)
  • K06FT (Channel 6; PENASCO, NM; Owner: PENASCO SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE)
  • K11IZ (Channel 11; PENASCO, NM; Owner: PENASCO SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE)
  • W11AH (Channel 11; TRYON & COLUMBUS, NC; Owner: PULITZER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K36EY (Channel 36; GALLINA, NM; Owner: KOAT HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)

Vadito fatal accident list:

Jun 7, 2021 02:14 PM, Sr-75, Lat: 36.186592, Lon: -105.649322, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.8mTotal length
  • $500,000Total costs
  • 200Total average daily traffic
  • 310Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 36.155000 Lon: -105.549722, Call Sign: WQYN450,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.337 MHz, 452.287 MHz, 452.637 MHz, 457.287 MHz, 457.637 MHz, Grant Date: 11/17/2016, Expiration Date: 11/17/2026, Certifier: Gerald Coppler, Registrant: Setcomm Communications, 6201 Goldfield Place Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87111, Phone: (505) 506-9437, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: W5TJT, Grant Date: 04/09/1991, Expiration Date: 04/09/2001, Cancellation Date: 04/10/2003, Registrant: Vaughn D Nogle, Hc65 Box 35, Vadito, NM 87579

  • Call Sign: KF5TVE, Licensee ID: L01766055, Grant Date: 09/15/2023, Expiration Date: 09/15/2033, Certifier: David G Hamilton, Registrant: David G Hamilton, 4919 State Highway 518, Vadito, NM 87579


Most common first names in Vadito, NM among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Jose872.9 years
Maria676.3 years
Juan385.0 years
Abran293.0 years
Gilbert262.0 years
Edward263.5 years
Alberto258.5 years
Joe270.4 years
Jubencio268.0 years
Ruth271.0 years
Most common last names in Vadito, NM among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Romero2473.8 years
Martinez1574.7 years
Gonzales888.4 years
Mascarenas886.6 years
Barela576.6 years
Lujan570.0 years
Fernandez579.6 years
Rodarte576.6 years
Borrego461.3 years
Montoya468.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Vadito, NM
  • 53.8%Wood
  • 30.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.7%Electricity
  • 3.2%Other fuel
  • 2.2%Utility gas
  • 1.1%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Vadito, NM
  • 56.0%Wood
  • 16.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.0%No fuel used
  • 8.0%Other fuel
  • 4.0%Electricity


Vadito compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above 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.
  • House age above state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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