Chical, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Chical is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 148. Residents earn $83,304 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
148 Population 183/sq mi density
$83,304 Median Income $34,759 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$83,304 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,304
11% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 73.7%
119% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.1%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 100.0%
706% higher than US avg

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

People

Population148
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density183/mi²
Male / Female16% / 84%
Largest GroupWhite 0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$83,304
Per Capita$34,759
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$2,430M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain9.2 in/yr
Elevation4,922 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+73.7%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
CommuteN/A
Broadband79.0%
Libraries5

Is Chical a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chical receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Chical stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chical is $83,304, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 100.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.

Education

Chical is a highly educated community — 73.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Chical enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches, including 5.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Chical has a population of 148 with a density of 183 people per square mile. The median age is 35.2 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (100%).

Population

148
Total Population
183
People / sq mi
35.2yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 16.2%
Female 83.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Chical vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only31.1%
60% below US avg
Spanish68.9%
414% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Chical vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chical is $83,304, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Chical vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,304
11% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,759
Avg Weekly Wage$955
IRS Avg AGI$55,941

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate100.0%
706% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,532
County GDP$2,430M

Business (County)

Restaurants85
Healthcare113
Retail155
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,068
12% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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-Occupied84.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,068
12% below US avg
In Chical, 31.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% report depression. 21.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.1%
3% below US avg
Diabetes11.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure29.0%
Asthma12.1%
COPD5.8%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.1%
Physical Inactivity21.2%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress15.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate62.3%
Checkup Rate60.2%
Premature Death11,779/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.3/10
Exercise Access47.7%
Healthcare Facilities113

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Chical has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall9.2 inches
76% below US avg
Snowfall5.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,922 ft (1,500 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density183/sq mi
Coordinates34.8658°N, 106.6671°W
County FIPS35061
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 73.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (119% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.4-point margin. 79.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.3%
D 40.9%

Winner: Republican by 16.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+73.7%
119% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density183/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities113
Restaurants85
Retail Stores155

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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