Nogal, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lincoln County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
156 Population 21/sq mi density
$30,982 Median Income $29,320 per capita
$135,400 Home Value $364,602 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$30,982 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$135,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Nogal, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,982
59% below
$29,320 per capita
Home Value
$135,400
52% below
Zillow: $364,602
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
4% below
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Nogal Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
41%
Home Value
48%
Poverty
202%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nogal a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nogal residents earn a median household income of $30,982 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,320. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 888 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nogal is $135,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,602. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Education

14.8% of adults in Nogal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nogal has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population156
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female37% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,982
Per Capita$29,320
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$894M
Avg Weekly Wage$831

Housing

A
Home Value$135,400
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$364,602
Housing Units64
Rent Burden35.9%

Health

Obesity30.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death12,621/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain16.6 in/yr
Elevation6,799 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute31 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Nogal was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Sierra Blanca Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
43.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.