Truth or consequences is located in Sierra county New mexico with a geographic area of 28.0 square miles. The total population in Truth or consequences is 5,839 with 50.2% male and 49.8% female. Children under age 5 represent 2.4% of the population, under age 18 equal 17.9% of the population and over age 65 is 28.6% of the population. The median household income is $28,250, per capita income is $25,608. There are a total of 2,783 housing units with 66.3% owner occupied. Education includes 20.1% of residents that are high school graduates and 27.6% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Truth or consequences in the summer is 79 degrees, and in the winter 32 degrees.