At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.2%
55.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
11.5% smoking rate
How Los Luceros Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Los Luceros's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Los Luceros a Good Place to Live?
F
1.0 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.2% of adults in Los Luceros hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% below the national average).
55.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Los Luceros has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population757
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density462/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born16.2%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$29,847
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$1,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$320,034
Housing Units369
Rent Burden21.5%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death21,299/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation5,734 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+0.2%
High School+55.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Los Luceros was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
16.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.