Golden Acres, NM

New Mexico

Golden Acres is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 66.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
66 Population 72/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $43,464 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 22.7%
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.8%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population66
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$43,464
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$868M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.6%
Heart Disease7.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain9.7 in/yr
Elevation6,548 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
CommuteN/A
Broadband82.0%
Libraries3

Is Golden Acres a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Golden Acres receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Golden Acres has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

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%.

Education

22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Golden Acres experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches, including 7.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Golden Acres has a population of 66 with a density of 72 people per square mile. The median age is 61.5 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (36.4%), with 25.8% Hispanic, 25.8% Asian.

Population

66
Total Population
72
People / sq mi
61.5yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.4%
Female 60.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Golden Acres vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Golden Acres vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Golden Acres is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Golden Acres vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$43,464
Avg Weekly Wage$934
IRS Avg AGI$41,403

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)449
County GDP$868M

Business (County)

Restaurants46
Healthcare44
Retail57
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,380
32% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home26.3%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

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-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,380
32% below US avg
In Golden Acres, 39.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.6% report depression. 31.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Golden Acres vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.8%
24% above US avg
Diabetes14.1%
Heart Disease7.6%
High Blood Pressure34.3%
Asthma11.2%
COPD9.1%
Stroke4.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.5%
Physical Inactivity31.8%
Depression26.6%
Mental Distress20.7%
Physical Distress18.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate65.3%
Premature Death16,697/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment4.9/10
Exercise Access53.3%
Healthcare Facilities44

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Golden Acres has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 9.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall9.7 inches
75% below US avg
Snowfall7.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,548 ft (1,996 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates35.2112°N, 107.9183°W
County FIPS35006
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.6-point margin. 82.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48%
D 49.6%

Winner: Democrat by 1.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.7%
33% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density72/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities44
Restaurants46
Retail Stores57

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home26.3%

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