Golden Acres, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Cibola County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
66
Population
72/sq mi density
50°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
Golden Acres, NM
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
33% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
How Golden Acres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Golden Acres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Golden Acres a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
22.7% of adults in Golden Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Golden Acres has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population66
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$43,464
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$868M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$145,746
Housing Units95
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death16,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain9.7 in/yr
Elevation6,548 ft
Education
C+Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Broadband62.5%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Golden Acres was built in 2004.
26.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.