What are the schools like in Twin Forks, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Twin Forks?

The median household income in Twin Forks, NM is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Twin Forks, NM?

Twin Forks has an average high temperature of 42.4°F in January and 72.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 66.8 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Twin Forks, NM?

Twin Forks has a violent crime rate of 160.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1339.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Twin Forks, NM a Good Place to Live?

Twin Forks is a small town of 237 in New Mexico, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Twin Forks stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Twin Forks is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Twin Forks metro area.

Metric	Twin Forks, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$225,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Twin Forks's violent crime rate is 160.0 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

160.0 /100k

Property Crime

1339.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Twin Forks, 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	31.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Twin Forks sees average highs of 42.4°F in January and 72.2°F in July, with 24.2 inches of annual precipitation and 66.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Twin Forks, NM
Average High — January	42.4°F
Average High — July	72.2°F
Annual Precipitation	24.2"
Annual Snowfall	66.8"

Demographics

Metric	Twin Forks, NM	National Avg
Population	237	—
Median Age	58.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	38.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cloudcroft, NM 5 mi Mayhill, NM 9 mi High Rolls, NM 9 mi Sacramento, NM 12 mi Weed, NM 12 mi

Twin Forks vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Twin Forks, NM affordable or expensive?

Twin Forks has a median home value of $225,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Twin Forks, NM?

Twin Forks's violent crime rate is 160.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1339.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Twin Forks?

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

Is Twin Forks, NM a good place to live?

Twin Forks, NM has a population of 237, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Twin Forks?

Twin Forks averages 42.4°F in January and 72.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.2 inches with about 66.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Twin Forks?

The population of Twin Forks, New Mexico is 237 with a median age of 58.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Twin Forks?

Key numbers for living in Twin Forks: median home $225,000, median household income N/A, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Twin Forks side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.