Fort Wingate, NM

New Mexico

Fort Wingate is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 451. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
451 Population 223/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $68,399 per capita
N/A Home Value
$1,088 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$1,088/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $250,001
233% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.4%
55% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,088
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.0%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population451
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density223/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 41%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$68,399
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,894M
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,088
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.1%
Heart Disease8.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain11.2 in/yr
Elevation6,958 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.4%
High School+96.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute15 min
Libraries3

Is Fort Wingate a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fort Wingate receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Fort Wingate stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fort Wingate is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Fort Wingate among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $1,088 per month.

Education

Fort Wingate is a highly educated community — 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Fort Wingate experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches, including 10.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Fort Wingate has a population of 451 with a density of 223 people per square mile. The median age is 34.2 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (41%), with 35.3% Hispanic.

Population

451
Total Population
223
People / sq mi
34.2yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Fort Wingate vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only53.2%
32% below US avg
Spanish46.8%
249% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Fort Wingate vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fort Wingate is $250,001, which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Fort Wingate vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$250,001
233% above US avg
Per Capita Income$68,399
Avg Weekly Wage$908
IRS Avg AGI$41,364

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,225
County GDP$2,894M

Business (County)

Restaurants138
Healthcare130
Retail214
Manufacturing22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,272
7% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.5 min
Work from Home13.1%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $1,088 (6% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,088
6% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied15.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,272
7% below US avg
In Fort Wingate, 40.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.1% report depression. 29.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fort Wingate vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.0%
25% above US avg
Diabetes16.6%
Heart Disease8.2%
High Blood Pressure34.5%
Asthma14.5%
COPD10.2%
Stroke5.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking12.5%
Physical Inactivity29.6%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress24.0%
Physical Distress21.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate62.2%
Premature Death27,593/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment3.4/10
Exercise Access41.2%
Healthcare Facilities130

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33

Safety Score

Fort Wingate has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.2 inches
71% below US avg
Snowfall10.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,958 ft (2,121 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density223/sq mi
Coordinates35.4708°N, 108.5439°W
County FIPS35031
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 52.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 24.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36.2%
D 60.7%

Winner: Democrat by 24.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.4%
55% above US avg
High School+96.0%
School Test Score4.65
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density223/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities130
Restaurants138
Retail Stores214

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.5 min
Work from Home13.1%

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