Oasis, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
123 Population 59/sq mi density
$11,490 Median Income $12,193 per capita
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$11,490 median income, unemployment
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Oasis, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$11,490
85% below
$12,193 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
35% below
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

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)

Income
15%
Bachelor's
65%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oasis a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 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 area is home to 561 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.

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. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Data Overview

People

Population123
Median Age67.2 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$11,490
Per Capita$12,193
Unemployment
Poverty
County GDP$1,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$938

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$178,890
Housing Units107
Rent Burden29.3%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death13,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.6 in/yr
AQI17 (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%
Broadband37.6%
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.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.