La Boca, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · La Plata County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
79
Population
141/sq mi density
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
La Boca, NM
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
64.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
How La Boca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Boca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Boca a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in La Boca hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 64.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Boca has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population79
Density141/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$241,129
Housing Units71
Rent Burden31.2%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,126/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain13.5 in/yr
Elevation6,282 ft
Education
B+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+64.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 228 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.