Rio en Medio, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Rio en Medio is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 64. Residents earn $195,750 per year, which is 160% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
64 Population 97/sq mi density
$195,750 Median Income $63,892 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$195,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $195,750
160% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.7%
68% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.8%
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Rio en Medio Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population64
Median Age67.3 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A+
Median Income$195,750
Per Capita$63,892
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,087M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity25.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain12.8 in/yr
Elevation7,219 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
CommuteN/A
Broadband40.0%
Libraries8

Is Rio en Medio a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rio en Medio receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Rio en Medio offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rio en Medio is $195,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 160% above $75,149. This places Rio en Medio among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Rio en Medio experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches, including 20.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Rio en Medio has a population of 64 with a density of 97 people per square mile. The median age is 67.3 years, 73% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

64
Total Population
97
People / sq mi
67.3yrs
Median Age
73% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Rio en Medio vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only80.0%
2% above US avg
Spanish20.0%
49% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Rio en Medio vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rio en Medio is $195,750, which is 160% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Rio en Medio vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$195,750
160% above US avg
Per Capita Income$63,892
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
IRS Avg AGI$89,177

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,768
County GDP$10,087M

Business (County)

Restaurants465
Healthcare561
Retail775
Manufacturing124

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,168
48% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home27.3%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,168
48% above US avg
In Rio en Medio, 25.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.9% report depression. 19.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rio en Medio vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.8%
20% below US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure24.8%
Asthma9.1%
COPD3.6%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.2%
Physical Inactivity19.1%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress14.3%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.2%
Checkup Rate67.3%
Premature Death8,950/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access83.4%
Healthcare Facilities561

Crime Rates: Rio en Medio vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Rio en Medio has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.8 inches
66% below US avg
Snowfall20.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7,219 ft (2,200 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates35.8222°N, 105.9009°W
County FIPS35049
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 48.9-point margin. 40.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 24.4%
D 73.4%

Winner: Democrat by 48.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.7%
68% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density97/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access40.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities561
Restaurants465
Retail Stores775

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home27.3%

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