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A village of 117 people in New Mexico

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About Dora

Village in New Mexico, United States

117Population

2.8 sq miArea

4,291 ftElevation

Dora is a village in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 117 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code88115

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Health in Dora

Compared with New Mexico

4better than NM·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

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What stands out

11.3%Fewer uninsured adultsNM 15.6% · better 8.8%Fewer adults without reliable transportationNM 11% · better 19%More older adults who have lost all their teethNM 14.2% · worse

Care nearby

Roosevelt General HospitalPortales · 16.9 mi · ER

Dba La Casa Family Health CenterPortales · 18 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Dora · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dora →

Natural hazards in Dora

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities.

🔥 Wildfire🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought

0Does Dora flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 5 declared for Roosevelt County

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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.

55° / 26°Winter

74° / 42°Spring

91° / 62°Summer

73° / 44°Fall

How much snow does Dora get?About 8 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 26, with the last in spring around Apr 15.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+2.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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School Grade A

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.

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Dora Elementary B+Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 126 students Dora High AHigh · Grades 7–12 · 94 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NM. Ratings are from neighbors.