New Mexico
Ohkay Owingeh is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 1,178. Residents earn $65,179 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ohkay Owingeh receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, an elevated poverty rate, high obesity rates. Ohkay Owingeh has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Ohkay Owingeh is $65,179, 13% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 21.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ohkay Owingeh is $2,000,001, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $421 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 30.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Ohkay Owingeh experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches, including 10.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 21.8% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 78.2% |
| 484% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,179 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,428 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $941 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,599 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.3% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 859 |
| County GDP | $1,379M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 72 |
| Retail | 81 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,640 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.13% |
| Commute Time | 10.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $2,000,001 |
| 609% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $421 |
| 64% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,640 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.13% |
| Obesity | 42.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% |
| Asthma | 13.7% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 21.9% |
| Physical Distress | 18.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 77.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.9% |
| Premature Death | 21,299/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.1 inches |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,771 ft (1,759 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0453°N, 106.0459°W |
| County FIPS | 35039 |
Winner: Democrat by 19.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.1% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 307/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 10.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |