Laguna, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Cibola County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
786 Population 82/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Laguna, NM

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
29.3%
714% above
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
27.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Laguna Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
814%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Laguna a Good Place to Live?

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

Education

16.0% of adults in Laguna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Laguna has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population786
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$25,928
Unemployment29.3%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$868M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$145,746
Housing Units210
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking27.7%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death16,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain10.0 in/yr
Elevation5,856 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Laguna was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.