Playas, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Hidalgo County County

1.0 /5.0

F Poor

27 Population 15/sq mi density

62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

455 Violent Crime/100K 1,516 property/100K

Overall

1.0 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

455 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)

Playas, NM

At a Glance

Violent Crime

455/100K

20% above

1,516/100K property

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

Obesity Rate

31.0%

3% below

15.2% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

62°F

330 sunny days/yr

How Playas Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Unemployment

Crime

120%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Playas a Good Place to Live?

1.0 / 5.0 — Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Playas reports 455 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,516/100K.

Climate & Weather

Playas has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population27

Median Age21.8 yrs

Density15/mi²

Male / Female100% / 0%

Foreign Born13.6%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$30,948

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty

County GDP$255M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,049

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership

Zillow$164,490

Housing Units86

Rent Burden30.9%

Crime

Violent455/100K

Property1,516/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%

Diabetes9.6%

Smoking15.2%

Heart Disease5.9%

Premature Death10,844/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F

Sunny Days330/yr

Rain10.4 in/yr

AQI37 (Good)

Elevation4,482 ft

Education

Bachelor's+

High School+

School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%

Commute6 min

Broadband0.0%

Internet Speed27 Mbps

EV Stations1

Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Playas was built in 1973.

The nearest airport is Bisbee Douglas International (70 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.

13.6% of residents are foreign-born.

The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.