Acomita Lake, NM

New Mexico

Acomita Lake is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 649. Residents earn $81,797 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
649 Population 166/sq mi density
$81,797 Median Income $12,845 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,797 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,797
9% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.4%
81% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.6%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

How Acomita Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population649
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 13%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,797
Per Capita$12,845
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$868M
Commute37 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease7.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain10.0 in/yr
Elevation6,113 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute37 min
Libraries3

Is Acomita Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Acomita Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Acomita Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Acomita Lake is $81,797, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Acomita Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches, including 15.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Acomita Lake has a population of 649 with a density of 166 people per square mile. The median age is 37.9 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (87.4%), with 12.6% White, 41.4% Asian.

Population

649
Total Population
166
People / sq mi
37.9yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
3.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Acomita Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only66.8%
15% below US avg
Spanish33.2%
148% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Acomita Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Acomita Lake is $81,797, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Acomita Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,797
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$12,845
Avg Weekly Wage$934
IRS Avg AGI$41,403

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)449
County GDP$868M

Business (County)

Restaurants46
Healthcare44
Retail57
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,380
32% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.2 min
Work from Home10.7%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,380
32% below US avg
In Acomita Lake, 40.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.7% report depression. 26.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Acomita Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.6%
26% above US avg
Diabetes16.2%
Heart Disease7.9%
High Blood Pressure36.1%
Asthma13.3%
COPD8.1%
Stroke4.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.6%
Physical Inactivity26.9%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress21.8%
Physical Distress18.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate60.9%
Checkup Rate66.5%
Premature Death16,697/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment4.9/10
Exercise Access53.3%
Healthcare Facilities44

Crime Rates: Acomita Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Acomita Lake has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall10.0 inches
74% below US avg
Snowfall15.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,113 ft (1,863 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density166/sq mi
Coordinates35.0689°N, 107.6146°W
County FIPS35006
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48%
D 49.6%

Winner: Democrat by 1.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.4%
81% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density166/sq mi
Total Area3.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities44
Restaurants46
Retail Stores57

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.2 min
Work from Home10.7%

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