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Pinedale, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
572 Population 55/sq mi density
$38,000 Home Value $218,536 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
2,147 Violent Crime/100K 10,577 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,147 violent crimes/100K (465% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Pinedale, NM

At a Glance

Home Value
$38,000
87% below
Zillow: $218,536
Violent Crime
2,147/100K
465% above
10,577/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
76.1% high school+
Unemployment
14.6%
306% above
59.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
42% above
35.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Pinedale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pinedale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
13%
Poverty
482%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
406%
Crime
565%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pinedale a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pinedale is $38,000 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,536. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Safety & Crime

Pinedale reports 2,147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 465% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,577/100K.

Education

15.1% of adults in Pinedale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 76.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pinedale has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population572
Median Age23.8 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$10,483
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty59.8%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

Home Value$38,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units238
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

F
Violent2,147/100K
Property10,577/100K

Health

Obesity45.5%
Diabetes21.7%
Smoking35.7%
Heart Disease11.0%
Premature Death27,593/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation7,106 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+76.1%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score3.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute38 min
Broadband47.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Pinedale was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (79 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.