What are the schools like in Radium Springs, NM?

School district data for Radium Springs is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Radium Springs?

The median household income in Radium Springs, NM is $41,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.9%.

What is the weather like in Radium Springs, NM?

Radium Springs has an average high temperature of 56.1°F in January and 93.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.3 inches.

Radium Springs, NM Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Radium Springs, NM affordable or expensive?

Radium Springs's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Radium Springs is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $113,900 and the median rent is $712 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Radium Springs, NM?

Radium Springs has a violent crime rate of 545.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3165.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Radium Springs, NM a Good Place to Live?

Radium Springs is a small town of 1,657 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $41,750 and a 13.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Radium Springs stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Radium Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Radium Springs city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.1

Radium Springs's overall cost of living index is 89.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Radium Springs costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Radium Springs, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$113,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$712	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Radium Springs's violent crime rate is 545.4 per 100,000 residents — 44% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

545.4 /100k

Property Crime

3165.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Radium Springs, NM	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Radium Springs sees average highs of 56.1°F in January and 93.7°F in July, with 11.0 inches of annual precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Radium Springs, NM
Average High — January	56.1°F
Average High — July	93.7°F
Annual Precipitation	11.0"
Annual Snowfall	1.3"

Demographics

Metric	Radium Springs, NM	National Avg
Population	1,657	—
Median Age	32.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	27.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Doña Ana, NM 8 mi San Ysidro, NM 10 mi Picacho Hills, NM 11 mi Las Cruces, NM 12 mi Fairacres, NM 13 mi

Radium Springs vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Radium Springs, NM affordable or expensive?

Radium Springs's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Radium Springs roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $113,900 and median rent is $712/month.

What is the crime rate in Radium Springs, NM?

Radium Springs's violent crime rate is 545.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3165.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Radium Springs?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Radium Springs, NM a good place to live?

Radium Springs, NM has a population of 1,657, a median household income of $41,750, and an unemployment rate of 13.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Radium Springs?

Radium Springs averages 56.1°F in January and 93.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.0 inches with about 1.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Radium Springs?

The population of Radium Springs, New Mexico is 1,657 with a median age of 32.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Radium Springs?

Key numbers for living in Radium Springs: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $113,900, median household income $41,750, crime index 146 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Radium Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.