Ojo Sarco, NM

New Mexico

Ojo Sarco is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 153.

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
153 Population 45/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $15,605 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 12.4%
63% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.1%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Ojo Sarco Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population153
Median Age69.6 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 45%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$15,605
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,521M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.2%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain12.7 in/yr
Elevation7,399 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+70.6%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
CommuteN/A
Libraries4

Is Ojo Sarco a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ojo Sarco receives an overall livability score of 2.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Ojo Sarco has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Ojo Sarco experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches, including 28.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Ojo Sarco has a population of 153 with a density of 45 people per square mile. The median age is 69.6 years, 79% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (45.1%).

Population

153
Total Population
45
People / sq mi
69.6yrs
Median Age
79% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 38.6%
Female 61.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Ojo Sarco vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only35.9%
54% below US avg
Spanish64.1%
378% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ojo Sarco vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ojo Sarco is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Ojo Sarco vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$15,605
Avg Weekly Wage$873
IRS Avg AGI$56,455

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,449
County GDP$1,521M

Business (County)

Restaurants151
Healthcare105
Retail194
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,363
4% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,363
4% below US avg
In Ojo Sarco, 40.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.2% report depression. 29.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ojo Sarco vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.1%
25% above US avg
Diabetes13.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.6%
Physical Inactivity29.3%
Depression23.2%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress16.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate66.5%
Premature Death12,930/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access79.2%
Healthcare Facilities105

Crime Rates: Ojo Sarco vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Ojo Sarco has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.7 inches
67% below US avg
Snowfall28.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7,399 ft (2,255 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates36.1249°N, 105.7845°W
County FIPS35055
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 47.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 24.9%
D 72.4%

Winner: Democrat by 47.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.4%
63% below US avg
High School+70.6%
School Test Score4.65
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density45/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities105
Restaurants151
Retail Stores194

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

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