Cannon AFB, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Curry County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,876 Population 491/sq mi density
$67,132 Median Income $25,652 per capita
$1,272 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$67,132 median income, 18.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Cannon AFB, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,132
11% below
$25,652 per capita
Median Rent
$1,272/mo
9% above
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
0% below
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
18.8%
422% above
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Cannon AFB Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Rent
109%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
522%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cannon AFB a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cannon AFB residents earn a median household income of $67,132 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,652. The unemployment rate stands at 18.8% (422% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,362 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.

Education

33.6% of adults in Cannon AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cannon AFB has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,876
Median Age22.8 yrs
Density491/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans16.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$67,132
Per Capita$25,652
Unemployment18.8%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$4,317M
Avg Weekly Wage$899

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$1,272
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$164,267
Housing Units828
Rent Burden23.0%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,340/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain20.1 in/yr
Elevation4,276 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute9 min
Broadband99.2%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Cannon AFB was founded in 1938.
The median home in Cannon AFB was built in 2013.
The nearest airport is Clovis Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.