At a Glance
Median Income
$56,109
$23,739 per capita
Home Value
$140,100
Zillow: $145,746
Bachelor's Degree+
61.2%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
38.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
13.6% smoking rate
How Las Tusas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Las Tusas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Las Tusas a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Las Tusas residents earn a median household income of $56,109 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,739. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,225 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Las Tusas is $140,100 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,746. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
61.2% of adults in Las Tusas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% above the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Las Tusas has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population716
Median Age72.1 yrs
Density240/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans38.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,109
Per Capita$23,739
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty38.5%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$145,746
Housing Units597
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death27,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
Elevation7,496 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.2%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+42.9%
School Score3.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Las Tusas was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (87 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
57.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.