Church Rock, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,413 Population 77/sq mi density
$35,417 Median Income $14,009 per capita
$36,500 Home Value $218,536 Zillow
$788 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,500 home value, $788/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Church Rock, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,417
53% below
$14,009 per capita
Home Value
$36,500
87% below
Zillow: $218,536
Median Rent
$788/mo
32% below
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84% below
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
36.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.8%
43% above
35.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Church Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
13%
Rent
68%
Poverty
295%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Church Rock a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Church Rock residents earn a median household income of $35,417 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,009. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,225 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Church Rock is $36,500 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,536. Median rent is $788/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Education

5.4% of adults in Church Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Church Rock 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 totals 12.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,413
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$35,417
Per Capita$14,009
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty36.6%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

A+
Home Value$36,500
Rent$788
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units450
Rent Burden24.3%

Health

Obesity45.8%
Diabetes21.8%
Smoking35.5%
Heart Disease10.9%
Premature Death27,593/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain12.5 in/yr
Elevation7,025 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score3.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute25 min
Broadband45.1%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Church Rock was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.