Elida, NM

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.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
151 Population 148/sq mi density
$51,818 Median Income $75,758 per capita
$46,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,818 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$46,300 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,818
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $46,300
84% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.6%
39% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.6%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

How Elida Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population151
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density148/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 88%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,818
Per Capita$75,758
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$949M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$46,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.7%
Heart Disease7.6%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain16.7 in/yr
Elevation4,362 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+89.4%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute38 min
Broadband90.0%
Libraries1

Is Elida a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Elida has a population of 151 with a density of 148 people per square mile. The median age is 57.4 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.1%).

Population

151
Total Population
148
People / sq mi
57.4yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Elida vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only74.2%
5% below US avg
Spanish25.8%
93% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Elida vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elida is $51,818, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Elida vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,818
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$75,758
Avg Weekly Wage$870
IRS Avg AGI$45,437

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)480
County GDP$949M

Business (County)

Restaurants33
Healthcare40
Retail45
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,962
44% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.2 min
Work from Home16.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Elida is $46,300, 84% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$46,300
84% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,962
44% below US avg
Effective Rate4.24%
In Elida, 36.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.7% report depression. 30.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Elida vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.6%
14% above US avg
Diabetes12.7%
Heart Disease7.6%
High Blood Pressure34.7%
Asthma11.0%
COPD9.8%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.8%
Physical Inactivity30.0%
Depression27.7%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress18.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.2%
Checkup Rate63.6%
Premature Death10,941/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.3/10
Exercise Access67.5%
Healthcare Facilities40

Crime Rates: Elida vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Elida has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.7 inches
56% below US avg
Snowfall12.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,362 ft (1,330 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates33.9469°N, 103.6531°W
County FIPS35041
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.2-point margin. 90.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 27.4%

Winner: Republican by 43.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.6%
39% below US avg
High School+89.4%
School Test Score4.65
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density148/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities40
Restaurants33
Retail Stores45

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.2 min
Work from Home16.2%

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