Gamerco, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,583 Population 1,649/sq mi density
$40,938 Median Income $12,042 per capita
$646 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Gamerco, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,938
46% below
$12,042 per capita
Median Rent
$646/mo
44% below
14.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
90% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
46.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.9%
43% above
26.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Gamerco Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gamerco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Rent
56%
Poverty
375%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gamerco a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gamerco residents earn a median household income of $40,938 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,042. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 46.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,225 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.

Education

3.5% of adults in Gamerco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gamerco 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

Population1,583
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density1,649/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,938
Per Capita$12,042
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty46.5%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$646
Ownership46.7%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units370
Rent Burden14.6%

Health

Obesity45.9%
Diabetes21.8%
Smoking26.0%
Heart Disease10.4%
Premature Death27,593/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
Elevation6,729 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute16 min
Broadband65.5%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Gamerco was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.