The Town FilesWest Hammond, New Mexico
Community in San Juan County · population 2,724 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $209,300
- Household income
- $48,929
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 39.9
West Hammond is a community of 2,724 people in San Juan County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $209,300, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks more of a college town than 84% of New Mexico towns, easier by car than 71% of New Mexico towns.
How West Hammond 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 West Hammond is worth $209,300, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $48,929, which is more affordable than 22% of New Mexico towns. Median rent is $1,208 a month. 86.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Hammond | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,300 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $1,208 | $916 |
| Median household income | $48,929 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 86.5% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in West Hammond
| People | West Hammond | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.2% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.0% | — |
| Work from home | 13.3% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 82.9% |
Weather in West Hammond
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 20.6°F. About 8.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.8 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 60 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 135 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Hammond since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 10, 1957 about 9.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 10, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 21, 2024.
Severe weather in San Juan County since 1996
San Juan County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2026 | Flood | EM-3660: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 20, 2024 | Fire | DR-4795: South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, And Flooding |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2013 | Flood | DR-4152: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in San Juan County
San Juan County had 46,650 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,008 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in West Hammond itself the ACS puts it at 8.5%.
Towns near West Hammond
- Lee Acres, NM1.9 mi · 4,170 people · home $187,400
- Crouch Mesa, NM5.1 mi · 5,257 people · home $89,200
- Bloomfield, NM5.7 mi · 7,421 people · home $161,200
- Farmington, NM9.1 mi · 46,624 people · home $233,000
- Aztec, NM10.1 mi · 6,201 people · home $175,000
West Hammond questions
Is West Hammond, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Hammond scores better for retirees than 32% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 29%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.9).
How much does a house cost in West Hammond?
The median owner-occupied home in West Hammond is valued at $209,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,929, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,208 a month.
What is the weather like in West Hammond?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.1 inches of precipitation a year and 6.8 inches of snow.
Does West Hammond get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Hammond since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 10, 1957. 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)