Chical, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
148 Population 183/sq mi density
$83,304 Median Income $34,759 per capita
58°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
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

Chical, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,304
11% above
$34,759 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
73.7%
119% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
3% below
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Chical Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
111%
Poverty
806%
Bachelor's
219%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chical a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chical residents earn a median household income of $83,304 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,759. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,532 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Education

73.7% of adults in Chical hold a bachelor's degree or higher (119% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chical has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population148
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density183/mi²
Male / Female16% / 84%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$83,304
Per Capita$34,759
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$418,885
Housing Units91
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity31.1%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,779/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation4,922 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+73.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+62.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Chical was built in 2011.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
37.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.