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Ramah, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
458 Population 37/sq mi density
$111,462 Median Income $44,361 per capita
$222,400 Home Value $218,536 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
2,147 Violent Crime/100K 10,577 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$111,462 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$222,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,147 violent crimes/100K (465% above avg)
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
Violent Crime
2,147/100K
465% above
10,577/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
58% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
250% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr

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
350%
Crime
565%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ramah a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 12.6% (250% 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.

Safety & Crime

Ramah reports 2,147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 465% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,577/100K.

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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population458
Median Age53.4 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$111,462
Per Capita$44,361
Unemployment12.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent2,147/100K
Property10,577/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
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.
44.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.