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Rock Springs, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County
Rock Springs, NM
At a Glance
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)
Is Rock Springs a Good Place to Live?
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 1.3% (64% 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.
Safety & Crime
Rock Springs 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
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.