Rock Springs, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,166 Population 93/sq mi density
$93,333 Median Income $30,605 per capita
$17,100 Home Value $218,536 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$93,333 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$17,100 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Rock Springs, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,333
24% above
$30,605 per capita
Home Value
$17,100
94% below
Zillow: $218,536
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
78% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
25.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
32.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Rock Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
124%
Home Value
6%
Poverty
202%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rock Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rock Springs residents earn a median household income of $93,333 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,605. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.1% 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 Rock Springs is $17,100 , 94% 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 1994.

Education

7.3% of adults in Rock Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rock Springs has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,166
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$93,333
Per Capita$30,605
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty25.1%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

A+
Home Value$17,100
Rent
Ownership98.3%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units301
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes19.9%
Smoking32.3%
Heart Disease10.1%
Premature Death27,593/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
Elevation6,736 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score3.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute22 min
Broadband37.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Rock Springs was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (85 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.