Quemado, NM

New Mexico

Quemado is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 309. Residents earn $65,605 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
309 Population 173/sq mi density
$65,605 Median Income $22,054 per capita
N/A Home Value $241,707 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,605 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,605
13% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.4%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Quemado Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population309
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density173/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,605
Per Capita$22,054
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$144M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$241,707

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.6%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain11.4 in/yr
Elevation6,872 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
CommuteN/A
Broadband92.0%
Libraries2

Is Quemado a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Quemado receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Quemado stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Quemado is $65,605, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Quemado experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches, including 17.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Quemado has a population of 309 with a density of 173 people per square mile. The median age is 33.6 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

309
Total Population
173
People / sq mi
33.6yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 73.1%
Female 26.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Quemado vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.2%
11% above US avg
Spanish12.8%
4% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Quemado vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Quemado is $65,605, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Quemado vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,605
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,054
Avg Weekly Wage$801
IRS Avg AGI$47,723

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)133
County GDP$144M

Business (County)

Restaurants6
Healthcare6
Retail16
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$900
74% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home44.6%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $241,707.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$241,707

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$900
74% below US avg
In Quemado, 30.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.6% report depression. 20.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Quemado vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.4%
5% below US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma9.8%
COPD5.5%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity20.1%
Depression23.6%
Mental Distress17.3%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate65.0%
Premature Death11,457/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment2.3/10
Exercise Access63.3%
Healthcare Facilities6

Crime Rates: Quemado vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Quemado has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.4 inches
70% below US avg
Snowfall17.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,872 ft (2,095 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density173/sq mi
Coordinates34.3406°N, 108.5061°W
County FIPS35003
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50.1-point margin. 92.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.3%
D 24.2%

Winner: Republican by 50.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density173/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.0%
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities6
Restaurants6
Retail Stores16

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home44.6%

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