Ojo Sarco, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Taos County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
153
Population
45/sq mi density
50°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
Ojo Sarco, NM
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
63% below
70.6% high school+
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
How Ojo Sarco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ojo Sarco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ojo Sarco a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
12.4% of adults in Ojo Sarco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 70.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ojo Sarco has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Data Overview
People
Population153
Median Age69.6 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$15,605
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$873
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$316,106
Housing Units130
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,930/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation7,399 ft
Education
DBachelor's+12.4%
High School+70.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
Broadband38.9%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Ojo Sarco was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.