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Luna, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Catron County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
67 Population 12/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 1,968 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Luna, NM

At a Glance

Violent Crime
60/100K
84% below
1,968/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Luna Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Luna a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Luna reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,968/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Luna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Luna has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Data Overview

People

Population67
Median Age75.8 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female90% / 10%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans67.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$18,596
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$144M
Avg Weekly Wage$801

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$200,569
Housing Units181
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

F
Violent60/100K
Property1,968/100K

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,457/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.6 in/yr
AQI17 (Good)
Elevation7,010 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Luna was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
64.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.