At a Glance
Median Income
$81,797
$12,845 per capita
Violent Crime
572/100K
3,174/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
25.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Acomita Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Acomita Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Acomita Lake a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Acomita Lake residents earn a median household income of $81,797 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,845. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 449 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Acomita Lake reports 572 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,174/100K.
Education
6.4% of adults in Acomita Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population649
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,797
Per Capita$12,845
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$868M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$145,746
Housing Units168
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
F
Violent572/100K
Property3,174/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death16,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,113 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute37 min
Broadband68.9%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Acomita Lake was built in 1990.
13.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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