Quemado, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Catron County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
309 Population 173/sq mi density
$65,605 Median Income $22,054 per capita
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
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

Quemado, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,605
13% below
$22,054 per capita
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

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

Is Quemado a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population309
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density173/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born0.0%
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$249,652
Housing Units154
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
AQI39 (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%
Broadband57.3%
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.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.