At a Glance
Median Income
$92,201
$25,881 per capita
Violent Crime
766/100K
5,327/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Lemitar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lemitar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lemitar a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lemitar residents earn a median household income of $92,201 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,881. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,532 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Lemitar reports 766 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 102% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,327/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Lemitar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lemitar has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population432
Median Age24.0 yrs
Density315/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans35.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,201
Per Capita$25,881
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$193,880
Housing Units199
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent766/100K
Property5,327/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation4,675 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lemitar was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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