San Mateo, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Cibola County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
726 Population 262/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

San Mateo, NM

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How San Mateo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is San Mateo a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

18.3% of adults in San Mateo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

San Mateo has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population726
Median Age25.7 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$13,923
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$868M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$145,746
Housing Units9
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death16,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain9.7 in/yr
Elevation7,222 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
60.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.