At a Glance
Median Income
$40,673
$29,608 per capita
Home Value
$143,500
Zillow: $490,651
Median Rent
$659/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
12.1% smoking rate
How Cimarron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cimarron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cimarron a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cimarron residents earn a median household income of $40,673 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,608. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cimarron is $143,500 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $490,651. Median rent is $659/month, with 22.3% 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 1981.
Education
25.3% of adults in Cimarron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cimarron has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population717
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density338/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,673
Per Capita$29,608
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$623M
Avg Weekly Wage$848
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,500
Rent$659
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$490,651
Housing Units547
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death13,075/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain17.2 in/yr
Elevation6,421 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute15 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Cimarron was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.