Chupadero, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Chupadero is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 309. Residents earn $99,828 per year, which is 33% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
309 Population 171/sq mi density
$99,828 Median Income $87,866 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,828 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $99,828
33% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 38.3%
14% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.4%
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population309
Median Age63.4 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 66%

Economy

A+
Median Income$99,828
Per Capita$87,866
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,087M
Commute35 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity24.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.5%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain12.8 in/yr
Elevation6,946 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+89.8%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
Commute35 min
Libraries8

Is Chupadero a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chupadero receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Chupadero stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chupadero is $99,828, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Chupadero among higher-income communities. 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 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 38.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Chupadero experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches, including 20.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Chupadero has a population of 309 with a density of 171 people per square mile. The median age is 63.4 years, 63% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (66.3%), with 1.9% Black.

Population

309
Total Population
171
People / sq mi
63.4yrs
Median Age
63% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.7%
Female 55.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Chupadero vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.3%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.7%
57% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Chupadero vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chupadero is $99,828, which is 33% above 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 35 minutes.

Income: Chupadero vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$99,828
33% above US avg
Per Capita Income$87,866
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
IRS Avg AGI$89,177

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,768
County GDP$10,087M

Business (County)

Restaurants465
Healthcare561
Retail775
Manufacturing124

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,168
48% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.3 min
Work from Home15.5%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$579
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.7%
Price Drops33.3%
Inventory3

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-Occupied94.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,168
48% above US avg
In Chupadero, 24.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.5% report depression. 16.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.4%
24% below US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure24.4%
Asthma9.6%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.7%
Physical Inactivity16.2%
Depression24.5%
Mental Distress14.8%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.9%
Checkup Rate66.6%
Premature Death8,950/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access83.4%
Healthcare Facilities561

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Chupadero has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.8 inches
66% below US avg
Snowfall20.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,946 ft (2,117 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density171/sq mi
Coordinates35.8144°N, 105.9197°W
County FIPS35049
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 38.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 48.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 24.4%
D 73.4%

Winner: Democrat by 48.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+38.3%
14% above US avg
High School+89.8%
School Test Score4.65
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density171/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities561
Restaurants465
Retail Stores775

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.3 min
Work from Home15.5%

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