The Town FilesTorrance County, New Mexico
15,490 people. The median home is worth $159,700 (typical New Mexico town: $187,400) and the median household earns $57,842.
Towns in Torrance County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moriarty | 1,946 | $108,500 | $31,650 | 31.3 |
| McIntosh | 1,395 | $168,500 | $56,566 | 37.5 |
| Estancia | 1,242 | $99,000 | $53,846 | 48.3 |
| Indian Hills | 947 | $143,800 | $42,222 | 37.2 |
| Mountainair | 884 | $95,300 | $43,021 | 33.4 |
People and housing
| Torrance County | Typical New Mexico town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,700 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $872 | $916 |
| Median household income | $57,842 | $55,614 |
| Median age | 43.3 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.3% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
3,165 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,439 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 812 storm events in Torrance County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Torrance County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2023 | Fire | FM-5461: Echo Ridge Fire, Nm Fmag |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| June 16, 2016 | Fire | FM-5127: Dog Head Fire |
| October 29, 2013 | Flood | DR-4152: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| June 25, 2008 | Fire | FM-2777: Big Springs Fire |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).