At a Glance
Violent Crime
63/100K
1,445/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
0.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Garfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garfield a Good Place to Live?
F
1.0 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Garfield reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,445/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Garfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
0.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garfield has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population98
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density126/mi²
Male / Female78% / 22%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans98.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$6,151
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$1,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$938
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$174,124
Housing Units17
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent63/100K
Property1,445/100K
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death13,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation4,103 ft
Education
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+0.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband22.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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