Rowe, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Rowe is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 555.

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
555 Population 91/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $19,026 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.3%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Rowe Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population555
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$19,026
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,087M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.3%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain12.1 in/yr
Elevation6,785 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+28.6%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
CommuteN/A
Libraries8

Is Rowe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rowe receives an overall livability score of 2.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Rowe has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

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

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Rowe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches, including 22.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Rowe has a population of 555 with a density of 91 people per square mile. The median age is 36.2 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.6%).

Population

555
Total Population
91
People / sq mi
36.2yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
6.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 71.7%
Female 28.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Rowe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only8.9%
89% below US avg
Spanish91.1%
580% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Rowe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rowe is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Rowe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$19,026
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 Home32.8%

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-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,168
48% above US avg
In Rowe, 37.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.3% report depression. 29.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rowe vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.3%
16% above US avg
Diabetes12.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma9.1%
COPD5.9%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.6%
Physical Inactivity29.5%
Depression21.3%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress15.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.2%
Checkup Rate64.5%
Premature Death8,950/100K

Food & Exercise

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

Crime Rates: Rowe vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Rowe has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.1 inches
68% below US avg
Snowfall22.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,785 ft (2,068 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates35.4922°N, 105.6715°W
County FIPS35049
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 48.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 24.4%
D 73.4%

Winner: Democrat by 48.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+28.6%
School Test Score4.65
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density91/sq mi
Total Area6.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities561
Restaurants465
Retail Stores775

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home32.8%

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