At a Glance
Violent Crime
766/100K
5,327/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Chamizal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chamizal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chamizal a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Chamizal reports 766 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 102% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,327/100K.
Education
47.1% of adults in Chamizal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chamizal has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population17
Density39/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$193,880
Housing Units39
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent766/100K
Property5,327/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation4,677 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+74.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Broadband9.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.