The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Torrance county is rated a 5. The average temperature during the month of June is 71.0℉ and the average temperature in January is 30.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 31% and the area covered by water is 0.03%. The overall influence score for Torrance is 6.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Torrance, New Mexico with a blue border. There are no significant USDA regional restrictions in this county. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Torrance County is located in central New Mexico and is part of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Torrance County was estimated to be 16,400 in 2019. The median household income is $49,103 and the median age is 40.2 years old.
The majority of residents (77.7%) are White, followed by Hispanic/Latinx (17.5%), Native American (2.0%) and other races (2.8%). The largest cities in Torrance County are Estancia, Moriarty, and Willard.
The living conditions in Torrance County vary by location. Overall, the county is rural with many small towns and villages scattered throughout its landscape. Housing conditions are generally modest and there are few large employers located in the area. The county has some of the lowest educational attainment rates in New Mexico, with only 22% of adults having at least a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. Despite this, or perhaps because of it, employment in Torrance County has been steadily increasing over the past decade as more businesses move into the area.
USDA Rural Development State OfficeFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of New Mexico
100 Sun Avenue NE, Suite 130
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: 505-761-4950