Truth or Consequences is a city in New Mexico with about 6,026 residents. Truth or Consequences sits in Sierra County, and is nicknamed "T or C". The median age is 42.7 and the median household income is $29,142. Homes carry a median value of $107,500, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (57.8%). Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 11 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
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What is the population of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico?
Truth or Consequences has a population of about 6,026, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Truth or Consequences?
The median home value in Truth or Consequences is $107,500, and the median gross rent is $676/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Truth or Consequences safe? What is the crime rate?
Truth or Consequences Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 723 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Truth or Consequences face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sierra County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, lightning, riverine flooding.
How many registered sex offenders are in Truth or Consequences?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Truth or Consequences. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.