At a Glance
Violent Crime
165/100K
1,420/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
9.3% high school+
Unemployment
13.5%
35.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Rancho Mesa Verde Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rancho Mesa Verde's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rancho Mesa Verde a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Rancho Mesa Verde reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,420/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Rancho Mesa Verde hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
9.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rancho Mesa Verde has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population470
Median Age17.4 yrs
Density4,273/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$7,576
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty35.8%
County GDP$11,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$267,980
Housing Units133
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property1,420/100K
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain3.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation187 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+9.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Rancho Mesa Verde was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 371 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
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