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La Boca, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · La Plata County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
79 Population 141/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
352 Violent Crime/100K 2,358 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

La Boca, NM

At a Glance

Violent Crime
352/100K
7% below
2,358/100K property
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
53°F
330 sunny days/yr

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%
Crime
93%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Boca a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

La Boca reports 352 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,358/100K.

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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population79
Density141/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans79.0%

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%

Crime

F
Violent352/100K
Property2,358/100K

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,126/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
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%
Broadband51.0%
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.
36.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 228 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.