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Luna, New Mexico

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Population in 2010: 158.
Males: 125  (79.2%)
Females: 33  (20.8%)
Median resident age:

77.0 years
New Mexico median age:

39.4 years

Zip code: 87824

Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,543
Luna:

$45,543
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,698

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $176,022
Luna:

$176,022
NM:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $29,449; mobile homes: $26,495
March 2022 cost of living index in Luna: 84.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Luna, NM (2022)
    • 6062.5%Two or more races
    • 4749.0%White alone
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Ancestries: American (100.0%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Albuquerque, NM (94.5 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (368.0 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Tecolote, NM (2.0 miles ),
Corona, NM (4.5 miles),
Carrizozo, NM (5.0 miles ),
Claunch, NM (5.0 miles),
Nogal, NM (5.3 miles),
Capitan, NM (5.5 miles ),
Duran, NM (6.2 miles),
Ruidoso, NM (6.6 miles )

Latitude: 33.97 N, Longitude: 105.70 W

Area code: 505

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

4.4%
New Mexico:

3.6%

Earthquake activity:

Luna-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 533% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 75.7 miles away from Luna center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 289.4 miles away from Luna center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 221.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/29/2014 at 04:59:35, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 4.0 mi) earthquake occurred 222.3 miles away from Luna 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 620.5 miles away from Luna 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 3/26/2020 at 15:16:27, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 5.9 mi) earthquake occurred 183.1 miles away from the city 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 Catron County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 4, Fires: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Luna:

  • Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus (about 82 miles; Roswell, NM; Full-time enrollment: 2,212)
  • Central New Mexico Community College (about 94 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 19,398)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 94 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 99 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • Santa Fe Community College (about 114 miles; Santa Fe, NM; FT enrollment: 3,047)
  • New Mexico Highlands University (about 116 miles; Las Vegas, NM; FT enrollment: 2,931)
  • New Mexico State University-Main Campus (about 132 miles; Las Cruces, NM; FT enrollment: 14,497)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Luna: Luna District Ranger Office (A), Luna Ranger Station (B), Luna Weather Station (C), Luna Fire Department and Ambulance Service (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Trout Creek (A), Dillman Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

76.9%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.1%
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: 3.1% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Luna:

Marital status in Luna, NM
  • Never married: 49.0%
  • Now married: 51.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Luna:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

0.0
New Mexico average:

12.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Luna, NM (based on Catron County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3598
Other3512
Catholic3005
Mainline Protestant563
None2,659-
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: 2
Here:

5.86 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Catron County:

8.79 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
This county:

11.72 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

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

7.3%
New Mexico:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

19.3%
New Mexico:

22.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Catron County:

14.8%
New Mexico:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Luna:

  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KBUY (1360 AM; 5 kW; RUIDOSO, NM; Owner: WALTON STATIONS-NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
  • KKIM (1000 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KXKS (1190 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KBIM (910 AM; 5 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KNML (610 AM; 5 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTSM (690 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Luna:

  • K220EL (91.9 FM; SOCORRO, NM; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO)
  • K249DD (97.7 FM; RUIDOSO, NM; Owner: ROSWELL CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • KNMB (96.7 FM; CLOUDCROFT, NM; Owner: MTD, INC.)
  • KIDX (101.5 FM; RUIDOSO, NM; Owner: MTD, INC.)
  • K240CN (95.9 FM; RUIDOSO, NM; Owner: FRIENDS OF KHFM-RUIDOSO)
  • K297AE (107.3 FM; RUIDOSO, NM; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • KIOT (102.5 FM; LOS LUNAS, NM; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KTEG (104.7 FM; BOSQUE FARMS, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 14.5mTotal length
  • $499,000Total costs
  • 1,376Total average daily traffic
  • 264Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,996Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Luna)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • SF Ridge, San Francisco Ridge 4 Mi E Of Hwy 180 & 5 Mi S Of (Lat: 33.759500 Lon: -108.885611), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WPS90,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6725.00 MHz, 6815.00 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/05/2018, Expiration Date: 12/09/2028, Registrant: Tucson Electric Power, 88 E Broadway St, Tucson, AZ 85701, Phone: (520) 884-3943, Fax: (520) 745-3412, Email:

  • FRISCO DIVDE, Approximately 5 Miles Ne Of Hwy 180 / Forest Rd 35 Junction (Lat: 33.759750 Lon: -108.886250), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WQBE336,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6330.66 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6330.66 MHz, Grant Date: 07/15/2014, Expiration Date: 09/24/2024, Certifier: Jim Gordon, Registrant: State Of New Mexico, 725 6th Street Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87102, Phone: (505) 699-7355, Fax: (505) 841-8452, Email:

  • LUNA, 0.5 Mi E Of Us Hwy 180 (Lat: 33.819222 Lon: -108.945361), Type: Pole, Structure height: 12.8 m, Call Sign: WFY812,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6625.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 01/26/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK 1 (Category: Land, Seats: 8, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 55DX, N55DX, N-55DX, Serial Number: 819, Year manufactured: 1954, Airworthiness Date: 07/14/2004, Certificate Issue Date: 07/06/2004
    Registrant (Corporation): Alpine Ranch LLC, Po Box 27, Luna, NM 87824

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Luna, NM
  • 63.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.3%Electricity
  • 16.2%Other fuel


Luna compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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