The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, San Juan county is rated a 5. The average temperature during the month of June is 75.0℉ and the average temperature in January is 28.6℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 21% and the area covered by water is 0.44%. The overall influence score for San Juan is 7.
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San Juan County is located in the Four Corners region of the southwestern United States. The county has a population of over 128,000 people and covers an area of 5,538 square miles, making it the largest county in New Mexico. According to the 2010 Census, the population of San Juan County is 51.7% American Indian/Alaska Native, 30.9% White, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.8% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian and 0.8% Black or African American.
The majority of residents live in rural areas and small towns, with most living in Farmington and Aztec. The median household income is $41,520 and the poverty rate is 23%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is slightly higher than the national average.
The climate in San Juan County is semi-arid to arid desert, with temperatures ranging from below freezing in winter to near 100 degrees F (38 degrees C) during summer months. The region receives 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) of precipitation annually, with most of that coming from monsoon season thunderstorms during summer months.
San Juan County has a diverse economy that includes oil and gas extraction, agriculture, tourism and retail trade. The Navajo Nation also owns much of the land within San Juan County and provides employment opportunities for many local tribal members through casino gaming, farming and other businesses.
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