New Mexico
Alcalde is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 237. Residents earn $45,781 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Alcalde receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Alcalde offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Alcalde is $45,781, 39% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Alcalde is $231,300, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Alcalde experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches, including 10.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 40.1% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 59.9% |
| 347% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,781 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,362 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $941 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,599 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 859 |
| County GDP | $1,379M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 72 |
| Retail | 81 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,640 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.14% |
| Commute Time | 30.4 min |
| Work from Home | 22.5% |
| Census Median | $231,300 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,375 |
| 18% above US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,640 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.14% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 16.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.0% |
| Premature Death | 21,299/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.1 inches |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,692 ft (1,735 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 456/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0854°N, 106.0575°W |
| County FIPS | 35039 |
Winner: Democrat by 19.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.5% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 456/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.0% |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 30.4 min |
| Work from Home | 22.5% |