New Mexico · Metropolitan Area
Newcomb is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 369. Residents earn $28,333 per year, which is 62% below the national average.
Based on current data, Newcomb receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Newcomb offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Newcomb is $28,333, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. The poverty rate of 23.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Newcomb is $18,400, 93% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $617 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Newcomb experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 40.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 59.7% |
| 346% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $28,333 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,117 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,077 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,852 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.5% |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,087 |
| County GDP | $7,043M |
| Restaurants | 230 |
| Healthcare | 294 |
| Retail | 417 |
| Manufacturing | 66 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,974 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 16.16% |
| Commute Time | 40.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| Census Median | $18,400 |
| 93% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $617 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,974 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 16.16% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.3% |
| Heart Disease | 9.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% |
| Asthma | 14.2% |
| COPD | 11.4% |
| Stroke | 6.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.3% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 24.0% |
| Physical Distress | 22.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 78.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.0% |
| Premature Death | 18,277/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 294 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft (1,694 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2852°N, 108.7116°W |
| County FIPS | 35045 |
Winner: Republican by 31.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.2% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 294 |
| Restaurants | 230 |
| Retail Stores | 417 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 40.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |