New Mexico
Las Tusas is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 716. Residents earn $56,109 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Las Tusas receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Las Tusas stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Las Tusas is $56,109, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 38.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.
The median home value in Las Tusas is $140,100, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Las Tusas is a highly educated community — 61.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 85.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Las Tusas experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches, including 30.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 87.7% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.3% |
| 8% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,109 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,739 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $908 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $41,364 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 38.5% |
| 210% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,225 |
| County GDP | $2,894M |
| Restaurants | 138 |
| Healthcare | 130 |
| Retail | 214 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,272 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.34% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $140,100 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,272 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.34% |
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.6% |
| Premature Death | 27,593/100K |
| Food Environment | 3.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 130 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.3 inches |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,496 ft (2,285 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 240/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2731°N, 108.1264°W |
| County FIPS | 35031 |
Winner: Democrat by 24.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 61.2% |
| 82% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 240/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 130 |
| Restaurants | 138 |
| Retail Stores | 214 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |