New Mexico · Metropolitan Area
Angustura is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 2,024. Residents earn $52,948 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Angustura receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Angustura offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Angustura is $52,948, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. The poverty rate of 18.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Angustura is $191,300, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $979 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Angustura experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.1 inches, including 6.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 55.5% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 44.5% |
| 232% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,948 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,278 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,077 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,852 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,087 |
| County GDP | $7,043M |
| Restaurants | 230 |
| Healthcare | 294 |
| Retail | 417 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,974 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.55% |
| Commute Time | 14.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $191,300 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $979 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,974 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.55% |
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 17.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 80.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.3% |
| Premature Death | 18,277/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 294 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 8.1 inches |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 6.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,469 ft (1,667 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 424/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7128°N, 107.9172°W |
| County FIPS | 35045 |
Winner: Republican by 31.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.3% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 424/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 294 |
| Restaurants | 230 |
| Retail Stores | 417 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 14.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |