New Mexico
Rio Lucio is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 625. Residents earn $43,750 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rio Lucio receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Rio Lucio offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rio Lucio is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Rio Lucio is $184,200, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,107 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Rio Lucio experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches, including 28.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 30.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 69.6% |
| 419% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,750 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,444 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $873 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,455 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,449 |
| County GDP | $1,521M |
| Restaurants | 151 |
| Healthcare | 105 |
| Retail | 194 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,363 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.83% |
| Commute Time | 48.3 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $184,200 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,107 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,363 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.83% |
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 62.9% |
| Premature Death | 12,930/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 105 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.7 inches |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,306 ft (2,227 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 595/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1922°N, 105.7200°W |
| County FIPS | 35055 |
Winner: Democrat by 47.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.9% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 595/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 105 |
| Restaurants | 151 |
| Retail Stores | 194 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 48.3 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |