Medanales, NM

New Mexico

Medanales is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 246.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
246 Population 78/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $43,002 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.3%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Medanales Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population246
Median Age57.9 yrs
Density78/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Largest GroupWhite 0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$43,002
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,379M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.4%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain11.1 in/yr
Elevation5,865 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+86.3%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
CommuteN/A
Broadband90.0%
Libraries10

Is Medanales a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Medanales receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Medanales stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Medanales experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches, including 10.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Medanales has a population of 246 with a density of 78 people per square mile. The median age is 57.9 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (17.9%).

Population

246
Total Population
78
People / sq mi
57.9yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
3.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 69.1%
Female 30.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Medanales vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Medanales vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Medanales is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Medanales vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$43,002
Avg Weekly Wage$941
IRS Avg AGI$52,599

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)859
County GDP$1,379M

Business (County)

Restaurants65
Healthcare72
Retail81
Manufacturing19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,640
25% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,640
25% below US avg
In Medanales, 38.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.4% report depression. 25.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Medanales vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.3%
19% above US avg
Diabetes11.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma9.0%
COPD4.0%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.3%
Physical Inactivity25.3%
Depression20.4%
Mental Distress15.5%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate67.3%
Premature Death21,299/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access49.7%
Healthcare Facilities72

Crime Rates: Medanales vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Medanales 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 is 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.1 inches
71% below US avg
Snowfall10.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,865 ft (1,788 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates36.1765°N, 106.1777°W
County FIPS35039
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 19.4-point margin. 90.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.2%
D 58.6%

Winner: Democrat by 19.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+86.3%
School Test Score4.65
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density78/sq mi
Total Area3.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities72
Restaurants65
Retail Stores81

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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