The Town FilesSpringer, New Mexico
Town in Colfax County · population 931 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $87,000
- Household income
- $50,345
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 53.4
Springer is a town of 931 people in Colfax County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $87,000, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks hipper than 95% of New Mexico towns, better for a vacation home than 95% of New Mexico towns, better for retirees than 89% of New Mexico towns.
How Springer ranks
Percentile among New Mexico towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Mexico towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Springer is worth $87,000, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $50,345, which is more affordable than 92% of New Mexico towns. Median rent is $501 a month. 70.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Springer | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $87,000 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $501 | $916 |
| Median household income | $50,345 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 70.7% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.4% | — |
Who lives in Springer
| People | Springer | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.4 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.9% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.1% | — |
| Work from home | 13.1% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 19.2 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.9% | 82.9% |
Weather in Springer
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 17.9°F. About 17.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.0 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 166 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springer since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 17, 1992 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 28, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 8, 1969.
Severe weather in Colfax County since 1996
Colfax County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2022 | Fire | DR-4652: Wildfires, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Mudflows, And Debris Flows |
| April 28, 2022 | Fire | FM-5437: Cook'S Peak Fire |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| June 1, 2018 | Fire | FM-5239: Ute Park Fire |
Jobs and pay in Colfax County
Colfax County had 4,287 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,087 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Springer itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Springer
4 public schools with 116 students, about 8.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPRINGER HIGH | 7-12 | 56 | 9.3 |
| WILFERTH ELEMENTARY | 3-6 | 29 | 9.7 |
| FORRESTER ELEMENTARY | K-2 | 28 | 7.0 |
| SPRINGER CORRECTIONAL FACILITY | 8-12 | 3 | — |
Towns near Springer
- Cimarron, NM19.9 mi · 792 people · home $126,600
Springer questions
Is Springer, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Springer scores better for retirees than 89% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 79%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.4).
How much does a house cost in Springer?
The median owner-occupied home in Springer is valued at $87,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,345, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $501 a month.
What is the weather like in Springer?
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 17.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 17.1 inches of precipitation a year and 25.0 inches of snow.
Does Springer get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springer since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on August 17, 1992. The typical New Mexico town has had 3.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)