New Mexico
Elida is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 151. Residents earn $51,818 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Elida receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Elida offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elida is $51,818, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Elida is $46,300, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Elida enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches, including 12.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 74.2% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 25.8% |
| 93% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,818 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $75,758 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $870 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $45,437 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 480 |
| County GDP | $949M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 40 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,962 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.24% |
| Commute Time | 38.2 min |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |
| Census Median | $46,300 |
| 84% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,962 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.24% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% |
| Depression | 27.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.9% |
| Physical Distress | 18.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 63.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,941/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 16.7 inches |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,362 ft (1,330 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 148/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9469°N, 103.6531°W |
| County FIPS | 35041 |
Winner: Republican by 43.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 148/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 38.2 min |
| Work from Home | 16.2% |