Holloman AFB, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Doña Ana County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,052 Population 323/sq mi density
$51,205 Median Income $27,210 per capita
$1,236 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,205 median income, 7.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Holloman AFB, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,205
32% below
$27,210 per capita
Median Rent
$1,236/mo
6% above
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
15% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Holloman AFB Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Rent
106%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
217%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holloman AFB a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Holloman AFB residents earn a median household income of $51,205 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,210. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,817 business establishments, including 357 restaurants.

Education

28.7% of adults in Holloman AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Holloman AFB has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 62.

Data Overview

People

Population4,052
Median Age21.8 yrs
Density323/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans23.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,205
Per Capita$27,210
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$11,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

B+
Home Value
Rent$1,236
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$219,388
Housing Units1,193
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,397/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain9.8 in/yr
AQI62 (Moderate)
Elevation4,058 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute8 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Holloman AFB was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Alamogordo-White Sands Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 357 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.