Navajo Dam, NM

New Mexico

Navajo Dam is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 240.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
240 Population 20/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $30,796 per capita
$213,600 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $213,600
24% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.0%
50% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.9%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 16.8%
367% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 66.7%
438% higher than US avg

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

People

Population240
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 83%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$30,796
Unemployment16.8%
Poverty66.7%
County GDP$4,264M

Housing

Home Value$213,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain12.1 in/yr
Elevation6,384 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+97.2%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
CommuteN/A
Broadband89.0%
Libraries5

Is Navajo Dam a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Navajo Dam receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Navajo Dam has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

At 16.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 66.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Navajo Dam is $213,600, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Navajo Dam experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches, including 7.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Navajo Dam has a population of 240 with a density of 20 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.9%), with 3.3% Hispanic, 3.3% Asian.

Population

240
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
12.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Navajo Dam vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only72.1%
8% below US avg
Spanish27.9%
108% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Navajo Dam vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Navajo Dam is N/A. The unemployment rate is 16.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 66.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Navajo Dam vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$30,796
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
IRS Avg AGI$97,837

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.8%
367% above US avg
Poverty Rate66.7%
438% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,080
County GDP$4,264M

Business (County)

Restaurants228
Healthcare253
Retail287
Manufacturing68

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,196
9% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.50%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home3.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Navajo Dam is $213,600, 24% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$213,600
24% below US avg

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)$3,196
9% below US avg
Effective Rate1.50%
In Navajo Dam, 32.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.7% report depression. 23.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Navajo Dam vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.9%
2% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma11.1%
COPD7.8%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.5%
Physical Inactivity23.7%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress15.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.5%
Checkup Rate66.7%
Premature Death7,126/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access74.4%
Healthcare Facilities253

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Navajo Dam has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.1 inches
68% below US avg
Snowfall7.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,384 ft (1,946 m)
Area12.1 sq mi (31.3 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates36.8729°N, 107.6232°W
County FIPS08067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 18.7-point margin. 89.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.3%
D 58%

Winner: Democrat by 18.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.0%
50% below US avg
High School+97.2%
School Test Score4.65
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density20/sq mi
Total Area12.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities253
Restaurants228
Retail Stores287

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home3.8%

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