At a Glance
Median Income
$21,488
$14,757 per capita
Median Rent
$789/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
21.2%
49.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
33.8% smoking rate
How Ojo Amarillo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ojo Amarillo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ojo Amarillo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ojo Amarillo residents earn a median household income of $21,488 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,757. The unemployment rate stands at 21.2% (489% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 49.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,087 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Education
0.0% of adults in Ojo Amarillo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ojo Amarillo has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population380
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density193/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
F
Median Income$21,488
Per Capita$14,757
Unemployment21.2%
Poverty49.4%
County GDP$7,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
D
Home Value
Rent$789
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$265,382
Housing Units195
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes19.1%
Smoking33.8%
Heart Disease9.6%
Premature Death18,277/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain7.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,408 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute31 min
Broadband32.2%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Ojo Amarillo was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.