A town of 102. Public schools that outperform most of New Mexico.
The thing San Jon does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in San Jon. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools San Jon’s kids attend outperform 97% of New Mexico’s districts on state tests.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jon Elementary | PK–5 | 64 | A |
| San Jon Middle School | 6–8 | 29 | A |
| San Jon High | 9–12 | 30 | D− |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities.
San Jon has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 94°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Most working residents leave San Jon for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Tucumcari (19%), Logan (14%) and Albuquerque (9%). Half commute less than 47 miles.
San Jon beats the New Mexico average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | San Jon | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 12.2% | 15.6% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 13.7% | 16.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 6.6% |
1.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. San Jon Municipal Park | — | 11 |
| 2. San Jon PS Park | — | 1 |
5 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Village in New Mexico, United States
San Jon () is a village in Quay County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 195 at the 2020 census.
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