Costilla, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Taos County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
498
Population
164/sq mi density
44°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Costilla, NM
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
10% below
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
How Costilla Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Costilla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Costilla a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Costilla hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Costilla has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Data Overview
People
Population498
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$22,989
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$873
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$408,265
Housing Units129
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death12,930/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain9.0 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation7,804 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
63.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.