10 counties mapped. On average, 18% of New Mexico county soil area is high shrink-swell clay (USDA SSURGO).
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Get repair quotes →| County | Tier | High-risk % | Moderate % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax | Severe | 46% | 33% |
| Hidalgo | Severe | 38% | 23% |
| Luna | High | 29% | 31% |
| Curry County and Southwest Part of Quay | High | 23% | 60% |
| Union | High | 20% | 40% |
| Harding | Moderate | 15% | 20% |
| De Baca | Low | 4% | 28% |
| Guadalupe | Low | 2% | 63% |
| Roosevelt | Low | 1% | 55% |
| Lea | Low | 1% | 47% |
Risk metrics are computed from USDA SSURGO soil survey data (linear extensibility of soil components, area-weighted by county). Soil varies lot to lot — this is county-scale context, not a substitute for a site-specific geotechnical or structural assessment.