Continental Divide, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
174
Population
64/sq mi density
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Continental Divide, NM
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
46.6%
38% above
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
How Continental Divide Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Continental Divide's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
138%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Continental Divide a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
46.6% of adults in Continental Divide hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% above the national average). 81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Continental Divide has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population174
Median Age74.2 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$24,202
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units49
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death27,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain19.7 in/yr
Elevation7,175 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+46.6%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Broadband41.8%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
64.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (91 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.