Capulin, NM

New Mexico

Capulin is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 79. Residents earn $34,808 per year, which is 54% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
79 Population 53/sq mi density
$34,808 Median Income $24,362 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$34,808 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $34,808
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.4%
84% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

How Capulin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population79
Median Age66.8 yrs
Density53/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 70%
Veterans64.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$34,808
Per Capita$24,362
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$623M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.0%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain15.1 in/yr
Elevation6,808 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+78.4%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
CommuteN/A
Broadband35.0%
Libraries4

Is Capulin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Capulin receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Capulin has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Capulin is $34,808, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Capulin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches, including 25.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Capulin has a population of 79 with a density of 53 people per square mile. The median age is 66.8 years, 72% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (69.6%), with 2.5% Hispanic.

Population

79
Total Population
53
People / sq mi
66.8yrs
Median Age
72% above US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.3%
Female 36.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Capulin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only67.6%
14% below US avg
Spanish32.4%
142% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Capulin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Capulin is $34,808, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Capulin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$34,808
54% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,362
Avg Weekly Wage$848
IRS Avg AGI$54,385

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)550
County GDP$623M

Business (County)

Restaurants70
Healthcare29
Retail67
Manufacturing14

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,431
2% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home45.5%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,431
2% below US avg
In Capulin, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.0% report depression. 28.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Capulin vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.3%
10% above US avg
Diabetes11.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.4%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.7%
Physical Inactivity28.3%
Depression25.0%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress15.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.6%
Checkup Rate66.5%
Premature Death13,075/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access79.8%
Healthcare Facilities29

Crime Rates: Capulin vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Capulin has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.1 inches
60% below US avg
Snowfall25.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,808 ft (2,075 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates36.7465°N, 104.0021°W
County FIPS35007
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14-point margin. 35.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.9%
D 41.9%

Winner: Republican by 14 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.4%
84% below US avg
High School+78.4%
School Test Score4.65
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density53/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access35.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities29
Restaurants70
Retail Stores67

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home45.5%

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