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Canova, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Taos County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
454 Population 534/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
237 Violent Crime/100K 983 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Canova, NM

At a Glance

Violent Crime
237/100K
38% below
983/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.6%
104% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Canova Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
204%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
62%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canova 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

Canova reports 237 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 983/100K.

Education

68.6% of adults in Canova hold a bachelor's degree or higher (104% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Canova has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population454
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density534/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$41,049
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$873

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$316,106
Housing Units261
Rent Burden30.9%

Crime

F
Violent237/100K
Property983/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death12,930/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,136 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+26.1%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Canova was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.