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Causey, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Bailey County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
183 Population 49/sq mi density
$32,813 Median Income $12,938 per capita
$71,700 Home Value $135,547 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
184 Violent Crime/100K 3,250 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$32,813 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Causey, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,813
56% below
$12,938 per capita
Home Value
$71,700
75% below
Zillow: $135,547
Violent Crime
184/100K
52% below
3,250/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
42.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
34.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Causey Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
44%
Home Value
25%
Poverty
277%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Causey a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Causey residents earn a median household income of $32,813 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,938. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 240 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Causey is $71,700 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,547. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Causey reports 184 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,250/100K.

Education

8.3% of adults in Causey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 42.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Causey has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population183
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,813
Per Capita$12,938
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty34.4%
County GDP$626M
Avg Weekly Wage$950

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,700
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$135,547
Housing Units50
Rent Burden20.0%

Crime

F
Violent184/100K
Property3,250/100K

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,523/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation4,050 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+42.5%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute43 min
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Causey was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Clovis Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.