Malaga, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Eddy County County

5.0 /5.0

A+ Excellent

63 Population 21/sq mi density

63°F Avg Temperature

A+

Overall

5.0 / 5.0

Strong

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Malaga, NM

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

0.0%

100% below

100.0% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

0.0% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

40.2%

25% above

13.1% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

63°F

How Malaga Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty

Bachelor's

Unemployment

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Malaga a Good Place to Live?

A+

5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

0.0% of adults in Malaga hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Malaga has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population63

Median Age40.0 yrs

Density21/mi²

Male / Female52% / 48%

Foreign Born17.5%

Veterans27.9%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$52,629

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$11,319M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,470

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership100.0%

Zillow$242,280

Housing Units56

Rent Burden23.4%

Health

Obesity40.2%

Diabetes11.1%

Smoking13.1%

Heart Disease4.4%

Premature Death12,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F

Rain12.0 in/yr

AQI49 (Good)

Elevation2,994 ft

Education

A+

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%

Broadband100.0%

Internet Speed41 Mbps

EV Stations7

Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Malaga was built in 1987.

The nearest airport is Lea County Regional (59 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.

0.0% of the population has a disability.

17.5% of residents are foreign-born.

There are 159 restaurants in the area.

The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.