At a Glance
Median Income
$49,583
$30,278 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
10.8% smoking rate
How Ponderosa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ponderosa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ponderosa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ponderosa residents earn a median household income of $49,583 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,278. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,273 business establishments, including 179 restaurants.
Education
12.5% of adults in Ponderosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ponderosa has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population252
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,583
Per Capita$30,278
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$6,129M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$291,414
Housing Units173
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,511/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation6,200 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute33 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Ponderosa was built in 1985.
25.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 179 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.