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San Juan County, New Mexico: crime rate, income and local data
FBI reports put San Juan County at 6.7 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, close to the rate for New Mexico (7.4). Households here have a median income of $55,872 and the unemployment rate was 5.3% in August 2026. Population: about 120,942 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in San Juan County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 816 violent and 1,790 property crimes per year. The violent rate, 6.7 per 1,000 people, is close to the New Mexico rate (7.4); nationally it is 3.7. Property crime ran at 14.8 per 1,000, against 27.3 statewide. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (79%). CDC death records show about 14 homicide deaths a year in the county (11.8 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | San Juan County | Per 1,000 | New Mexico per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 816 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 8 | 0.07 | 0.11 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 126 | 1.0 | 0.56 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 42 | 0.35 | 0.84 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 641 | 5.3 | 5.9 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 1,790 | 14.8 | 27.3 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 300 | 2.5 | 5.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,281 | 10.6 | 17.3 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 209 | 1.7 | 4.7 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (4 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in San Juan County?
Half of households in San Juan County make more than $55,872 and half make less; across New Mexico the midpoint is $64,059. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,800 by its owners; renters pay a median $956. 23.1% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 19.2%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,682 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | San Juan County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 120,942 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $55,872 | $64,059 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $193,800 | $248,100 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $956 | $1,067 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.3% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 23.1% | 17.8% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 23.1% | 19.2% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 31.0% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 71.2% | 70.0% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.3 | 39.4 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 72.4% | 86.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 12.9% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in San Juan County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, San Juan County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in San Juan County: Lee Acres Landfill (Usdoi). A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
San Juan County has 19 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 9 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 9 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Morgan Dam (165 ft) and Cutter (145 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
9 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 1,829,751 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
San Juan County was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Fire 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 11 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 17 community water systems, 3 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 20 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 5 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in San Juan County?
San Juan County had 4 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Listed roads include US 64, US 550 and NM 516. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in San Juan County?
Federal school lists show 62 public and 12 private schools in the county. 6 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 32 fire or EMS stations and 7 police or sheriff stations. Park Service units in the area: Aztec Ruins National Monument and Chaco Culture National Historical Park. 1 state park or recreation area: Navajo Lake State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in San Juan County?
Census tribal areas that reach into San Juan County: Navajo Nation Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land and Ute Mountain Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land. 6 ancient or sacred sites are on the map here: Aztec Ruins National Monument, Beautiful Mountain, Chaco Culture National Historical Park, Pueblo Bonito, Shiprock and Tsin Kletzin. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
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Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in San Juan County
Gun shops
14 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in San Juan County (13 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 15 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 6 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Aka The Bunker (Farmington), Big R Of Farmington LLC (Farmington), Bloomfield Pawn Shop INC (Bloomfield), Circle W Pawn & Trading Co (Waterflow), Dusenberys (Aztec), E Main Trade Ctr (Farmington), Farmington Safe And Lock (Farmington), Kokopelli Pawn & Gun (Aztec) and 5 more.
Liquor stores
One liquor store is on the map in San Juan County: Zia Liquors (Fruitland). New Mexico has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in San Juan County: Planned Parenthood - Farmington (Farmington).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in San Juan County?
San Juan County averaged 816 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 6.7 per 1,000 residents, close to the New Mexico rate (7.4). The property-crime rate was 14.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in San Juan County?
$55,872 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $64,059 for New Mexico and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in San Juan County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.3% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,682 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect San Juan County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, San Juan County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Are there Superfund sites in San Juan County?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in San Juan County: Lee Acres Landfill (Usdoi).
Is there road construction in San Juan County right now?
San Juan County had 4 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Listed roads include US 64, US 550 and NM 516.
How many nursing homes are in San Juan County?
6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does San Juan County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache County, AZ | 65,341 | 1.4 | $41,438 |
| Archuleta County, CO | 13,900 | 2.5 | $83,065 |
| La Plata County, CO | 56,331 | 1.7 | $86,056 |
| McKinley County | 70,431 | 5.6 | $47,668 |
| Montezuma County, CO | 26,412 | 3.1 | $65,244 |
| Rio Arriba County | 40,070 | – | $57,155 |
| San Juan County, UT | 14,483 | 0.98 | $64,481 |
| Sandoval County | 153,604 | 3.6 | $86,636 |
More: New Mexico statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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