New Mexico
San Jon is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 136. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, San Jon receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. San Jon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in San Jon is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in San Jon is $101,000, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
San Jon enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches, including 17.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 62.2% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 37.8% |
| 182% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,750 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,943 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $832 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $42,045 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 330 |
| County GDP | $354M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,717 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.70% |
| Commute Time | 16.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $101,000 |
| 64% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,717 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.70% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.3% |
| Premature Death | 16,627/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.0 inches |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,028 ft (1,228 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1113°N, 103.3363°W |
| County FIPS | 35037 |
Winner: Republican by 40.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.0% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 68.0% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 39 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 16.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |