BuckhornNM
A town of 76.
Population
76
residents
Median age
74.2
years
Small town
76 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Buckhorn. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 95% of U.S. communities.
95risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Buckhorn has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–58°
Spring36–75°
Summer58–92°
Fall41–76°
Oct 15
typical first frost
May 9
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Buckhorn is
Buckhorn beats the New Mexico average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
32 measures vs. New Mexico
8 better20 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Buckhorn | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.4% | 15.6% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.2% | 16.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.8% | 7.4% |
Gila Regional Medical Center
29.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →