New Mexico
Cordova is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 418. Residents earn $23,426 per year, which is 69% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cordova receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Cordova offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cordova is $23,426, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 63.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.
The median home value in Cordova is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Cordova experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches, including 28.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 100.0% |
| 646% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $23,426 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $10,758 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $873 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,455 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 63.0% |
| 408% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,449 |
| County GDP | $1,521M |
| Restaurants | 151 |
| Healthcare | 105 |
| Retail | 194 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,363 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.24% |
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,363 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.24% |
| Obesity | 43.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.5% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 17.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.2% |
| Premature Death | 12,930/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 105 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.7 inches |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,145 ft (2,178 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0128°N, 105.8566°W |
| County FIPS | 35055 |
Winner: Democrat by 47.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 50.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 105 |
| Restaurants | 151 |
| Retail Stores | 194 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |