1942 · Dora, New Mexico. Cotton gin · Library of Congress
Dora’s story
Dora in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
DoraNM
A town of 44. Public schools that outperform most of New Mexico.
Population
44
residents
Median home value
$225K
Census ACS
Household income
$109K
median
Median age
20.9
years
Land area
3 sq mi
What makes Dora stand out
The thing Dora does most differently from other towns.
Small town
44 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Dora’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →72°
Partly Cloudy
H 0° · L 60°
Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dora. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with wildfire at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities.
99risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
WildfireInland floodingDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Schools
Dora’s public schools outperform 90% of New Mexico districts
The public schools Dora’s kids attend outperform 90% of New Mexico’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dora Elementary | PK–6 | 126 | B+ |
| Dora High | 7–12 | 94 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NM on state testsAll 2 schools →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Dora has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
8″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–55°
Spring42–74°
Summer62–91°
Fall44–73°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Dora is
Dora beats the New Mexico average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
32 measures vs. New Mexico
4 better24 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Dora | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 11.3% | 15.6% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 8.8% | 11% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19% | 14.2% |
Roosevelt General Hospital
16.9 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 →
About Dora
Village in New Mexico, United States
Dora is a village in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 117 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 117
- Area
- 2.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,291 ft
- ZIP code
- 88115
More about Dora
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