Ramah, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
458 Population 37/sq mi density
$111,462 Median Income $44,361 per capita
$222,400 Home Value $218,536 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$111,462 median income, 17.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$222,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ramah, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$111,462
48% above
$44,361 per capita
Home Value
$222,400
21% below
Zillow: $218,536
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
58% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
17.3%
381% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Ramah Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
148%
Home Value
79%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
481%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ramah a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ramah residents earn a median household income of $111,462 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,361. The unemployment rate stands at 17.3% (381% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% 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 Ramah is $222,400 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,536. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

14.0% of adults in Ramah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ramah has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population458
Median Age53.4 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$111,462
Per Capita$44,361
Unemployment17.3%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

A+
Home Value$222,400
Rent
Ownership40.4%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units298
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death27,593/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain13.9 in/yr
Elevation6,905 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score3.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Ramah was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (104 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.