Prewitt, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
645 Population 47/sq mi density
$22,966 Median Income $9,084 per capita
$30,300 Home Value $145,746 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$22,966 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$30,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Prewitt, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$22,966
69% below
$9,084 per capita
Home Value
$30,300
89% below
Zillow: $145,746
Bachelor's Degree+
1.4%
96% below
63.1% high school+
Obesity Rate
47.0%
46% above
40.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Prewitt Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
31%
Home Value
11%
Poverty
435%
Bachelor's
4%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Prewitt a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Prewitt residents earn a median household income of $22,966 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $9,084. 54.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,225 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Prewitt is $30,300 , 89% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,746. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

1.4% of adults in Prewitt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 63.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Prewitt has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population645
Median Age16.6 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$22,966
Per Capita$9,084
Unemployment
Poverty54.0%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

A+
Home Value$30,300
Rent
Ownership96.1%
Zillow$145,746
Housing Units258
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity47.0%
Diabetes23.9%
Smoking40.2%
Heart Disease12.6%
Premature Death27,593/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
Elevation6,899 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.4%
High School+63.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute18 min
Broadband49.4%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Prewitt was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.