New Mexico
Pinehill is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 466. Residents earn $32,167 per year, which is 57% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pinehill receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Pinehill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pinehill is $32,167, 57% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 35.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Pinehill is $95,800, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Pinehill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches, including 38.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 33.5% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 66.5% |
| 396% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $32,167 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,753 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $934 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $41,403 |
| Unemployment | 12.0% |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 35.9% |
| 190% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 449 |
| County GDP | $868M |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Healthcare | 44 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,380 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.48% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
| Census Median | $95,800 |
| 66% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $604 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 18.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,380 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.48% |
| Obesity | 42.1% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.1% |
| Heart Disease | 8.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.5% |
| Asthma | 14.6% |
| COPD | 10.7% |
| Stroke | 5.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.5% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 24.0% |
| Physical Distress | 21.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.9% |
| Premature Death | 16,697/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.9 inches |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,422 ft (2,262 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8922°N, 108.4224°W |
| County FIPS | 35006 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.0% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 72.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 132/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |