At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$68,399 per capita
Median Rent
$1,088/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.4%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
27.8% smoking rate
How Fort Wingate Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Wingate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Wingate a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Wingate residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,399. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,225 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Education
52.4% of adults in Fort Wingate hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Wingate has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population451
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density223/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$68,399
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$1,088
Ownership15.7%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units224
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking27.8%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death27,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
Elevation6,958 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.4%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+61.3%
School Score3.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute15 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Fort Wingate was founded in 1862.
The median home in Fort Wingate was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (90 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.