Santa Fe, NM
MoveScore 76 out of 100 (Good) · 4 of 6 federal sources
Score Breakdown
Each sub-score is normalized to 0-100. Missing sub-scores are skipped, not penalized.
What the Federal Data Says
Water (EPA SDWIS)
Safety score: 68 (B)
Recent violations: 3
Air (EPA AQS)
Grade: C
Median AQI: 44
Unhealthy days (5-yr): 4
Fiscal Health (Census ASPEP)
Per-capita spending: $13,235
Fiscal score: 89
Hospitals (CMS HCAHPS)
Average quality rating: 4.0 / 5
Hospitals tracked: 3
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MoveScore of Santa Fe, NM?
Santa Fe has a MoveScore of 76 out of 100 (grade B, Good). The score averages 4 of six federal livability dimensions with equal weight.
Where does the Santa Fe data come from?
Santa Fe sub-scores come from federal government sources: the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for crime, EPA SDWIS for water safety, EPA AQS for air quality, NCES CCD and EDFacts for schools, Census ASPEP for municipal fiscal health, and CMS HCAHPS for hospital quality.
What is the air quality in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe air quality is graded C by the EPA Air Quality System, with a median AQI of 44 and 4 unhealthy air days recorded over the last five years.
Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and averaged with equal weight. Missing sources are skipped. A composite requires at least three of the six sub-scores.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (cost), Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, 2026.