New Mexico
Bluewater is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 241. Residents earn $121,083 per year, which is 61% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bluewater receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Bluewater stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bluewater is $121,083, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places Bluewater among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
The median home value in Bluewater is $268,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Bluewater experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches, including 30.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $121,083 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,854 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $908 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $41,364 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,225 |
| County GDP | $2,894M |
| Restaurants | 138 |
| Healthcare | 130 |
| Retail | 214 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,272 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.22% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $268,100 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,272 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.22% |
| Obesity | 43.3% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 19.6% |
| Heart Disease | 11.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.7% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 15.6% |
| Stroke | 6.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 40.8% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 23.9% |
| Physical Distress | 25.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 61.6% |
| Premature Death | 27,593/100K |
| Food Environment | 3.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 130 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.3 inches |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,459 ft (2,274 m) |
| Area | 12.3 sq mi (31.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3243°N, 108.2060°W |
| County FIPS | 35031 |
Winner: Democrat by 24.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.4% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 130 |
| Restaurants | 138 |
| Retail Stores | 214 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |