La Hacienda, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
799 Population 592/sq mi density
62°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

La Hacienda, NM

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
41.3% high school+
Unemployment
21.9%
508% above
34.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How La Hacienda Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
277%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
608%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Hacienda a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

8.1% of adults in La Hacienda hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 41.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Hacienda has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Data Overview

People

Population799
Median Age24.7 yrs
Density592/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born28.3%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$17,532
Unemployment21.9%
Poverty34.3%
County GDP$1,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$938

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$164,490
Housing Units246
Rent Burden29.3%

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain9.3 in/yr
AQI17 (Good)
Elevation4,275 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+41.3%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score3.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband60.6%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in La Hacienda was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
28.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.