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Quemado, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Catron County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
309 Population 173/sq mi density
$65,605 Median Income $22,054 per capita
49°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
555 Violent Crime/100K 3,423 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,605 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
555 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Quemado, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,605
13% below
$22,054 per capita
Violent Crime
555/100K
46% above
3,423/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
5% below
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Quemado Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
146%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Quemado a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Quemado residents earn a median household income of $65,605 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,054. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Quemado reports 555 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,423/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Quemado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Quemado has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population309
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density173/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans38.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,605
Per Capita$22,054
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$144M
Avg Weekly Wage$801

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$241,707
Housing Units154
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

F
Violent555/100K
Property3,423/100K

Health

Obesity30.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,457/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,872 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Quemado was built in 1983.
44.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.