Median Income $61,806

18% lower than US avg

Home Value $270,900

4% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.3%

19% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population185

Median Age65.3 yrs

Density56/mi²

Male / Female30% / 70%

Largest GroupWhite 0%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income$61,806

Per Capita$38,955

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$1,379M

Commute17 min

Housing

Home Value$270,900

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units135

Health

Obesity38.3%

Uninsured21.9%

Smoking11.0%

Depression20.3%

Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

AQI37 (Good)

Rain11.1 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation5,854 ft (1,784 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%

Commute17 min

Broadband86.8%

Libraries10

Is Chili a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chili receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. Chili stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chili is $61,806, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chili is $270,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below 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

Chili experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches, including 10.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Chili has a population of 185 with a density of 56 people per square mile. The median age is 65.3 years, 68% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (0%).

Population

185

Total Population

People / sq mi

65.3yrs

Median Age

68% above US avg

3.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 29.7%

Female 70.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Chili vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	10.0%
	87% below US avg
Spanish	90.0%
	572% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Chili vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chili is $61,806, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Chili vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$61,806
	18% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$38,955
Avg Weekly Wage	$941
IRS Avg AGI	$52,599

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	859
County GDP	$1,379M

Business (County)

Restaurants	65
Healthcare	72
Retail	81
Manufacturing	19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,640
	25% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate	0.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	17.0 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Chili is $270,900, 4% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$270,900
	4% below US avg

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-Occupied	100.0%
Housing Units	135
Median Year Built	1985

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,640
	25% below US avg
Effective Rate	0.97%

In Chili, 38.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% of residents lack health insurance. 11.0% are current smokers. 20.3% report depression. 28.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.3%
	19% above US avg
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart Disease	5.5%
High Blood Pressure	27.9%
Asthma	9.3%
COPD	4.3%
Cancer	4.8%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	11.0%
	21% below US avg
Binge Drinking	13.5%
Physical Inactivity	28.0%
Depression	20.3%
Mental Distress	15.9%
Physical Distress	14.7%
Short Sleep	35.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	21.9%
	155% above US avg
Checkup Rate	67.0%
Dental Visits	58.6%
Premature Death	21,299/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.0/10
Exercise Access	49.7%
Healthcare Facilities	72

Chili has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.1 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	50.4°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	11.1 inches
	71% below US avg
Snowfall	10.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	5,854 ft (1,784 m)
Area	3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density	56/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1050°N, 106.1527°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County FIPS	35039

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 19.4-point margin. 86.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.2%

D 58.6%

Winner: Democrat by 19.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	0.0%
	100% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	4.65

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	56/sq mi
Total Area	3.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	86.8%
Public Libraries	10
Healthcare Facilities	72
Restaurants	65
Retail Stores	81

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	13
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	17.0 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Chili, NM

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Chili a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Chili vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Chili vs U.S. Average

Income: Chili vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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