New Mexico
Maxwell is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 370. Residents earn $36,691 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Maxwell receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Maxwell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Maxwell is $36,691, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Maxwell is $77,900, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $545 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Maxwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 82.5% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.5% |
| 31% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,691 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,267 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $848 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,385 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 550 |
| County GDP | $623M |
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Healthcare | 29 |
| Retail | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,431 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.40% |
| Commute Time | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |
| Census Median | $77,900 |
| 72% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $545 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,431 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.40% |
| Obesity | 31.8% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 79.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.4% |
| Premature Death | 13,075/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 14.1 inches |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,925 ft (1,806 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 787/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5411°N, 104.5430°W |
| County FIPS | 35007 |
Winner: Republican by 14 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.6% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 787/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Retail Stores | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |