At a Glance
Median Income
$34,808
$24,362 per capita
Violent Crime
62/100K
3,300/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Capulin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Capulin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Capulin a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Capulin residents earn a median household income of $34,808 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,362. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Capulin reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,300/100K.
Education
5.4% of adults in Capulin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Capulin has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population79
Median Age66.8 yrs
Density53/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans74.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$34,808
Per Capita$24,362
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$623M
Avg Weekly Wage$848
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$151,873
Housing Units72
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property3,300/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,075/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,808 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Capulin was built in 1962.
45.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (95 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
41.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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