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Caballo, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
87 Population 89/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
63 Violent Crime/100K 1,445 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Caballo, NM

At a Glance

Violent Crime
63/100K
83% below
1,445/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.4%
91% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Caballo Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Caballo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
191%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Caballo a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Caballo reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,445/100K.

Education

64.4% of adults in Caballo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Caballo has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population87
Density89/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans87.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$938

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$178,890
Housing Units25
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent63/100K
Property1,445/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation4,268 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+64.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+65.3%
School Score3.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband31.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.