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Los Alamos County

City in New Mexico, United States

Overview

Los Alamos County is a unique blend of scientific heritage and natural beauty, set atop mesas in northern New Mexico. Known for its key role in World War II, the city offers a peaceful, safe community with easy access to both outdoor adventure and cultural sights.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Mexico
Population
19,419
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
35.87°, -106.31°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
93
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,655
Local Cost
$1,690
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
90
English
99
Temperature
8.3°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
-2.5°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-22.9°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
385 mm
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
3
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
LAM
Distance
4 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.

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