At a Glance
Median Income
$11,490
$12,193 per capita
Violent Crime
63/100K
1,445/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
39.1%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Oasis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oasis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oasis a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oasis residents earn a median household income of $11,490 , which is 85% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,193. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 561 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Oasis reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,445/100K.
Education
22.0% of adults in Oasis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oasis has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population123
Median Age67.2 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$11,490
Per Capita$12,193
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$1,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$938
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$178,890
Housing Units107
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent63/100K
Property1,445/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death13,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation4,245 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Oasis was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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