Sena, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Sena is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 157.

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
157 Population 74/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $28,441 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 12.6%
63% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.2%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population157
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$28,441
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,087M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.6%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Elevation5,926 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+40.5%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
CommuteN/A
Broadband88.0%
Libraries8

Is Sena a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sena receives an overall livability score of 2.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Sena 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

12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Sena experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches, including 25.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Sena has a population of 157 with a density of 74 people per square mile. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (50.3%), with 40.8% Hispanic.

Population

157
Total Population
74
People / sq mi
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.7%
Female 57.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Sena vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only55.7%
29% below US avg
Spanish44.3%
231% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Sena vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sena 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: Sena vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$28,441
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 Home0.0%

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 Sena, 39.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.6% report depression. 33.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.2%
22% above US avg
Diabetes14.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure31.1%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.1%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.9%
Physical Inactivity33.9%
Depression22.6%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress17.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%
Checkup Rate65.1%
Premature Death8,950/100K

Food & Exercise

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

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Sena has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.0 inches
55% below US avg
Snowfall25.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,926 ft (1,806 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates35.3036°N, 105.3913°W
County FIPS35049
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 48.9-point margin. 88.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 24.4%
D 73.4%

Winner: Democrat by 48.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.6%
63% below US avg
High School+40.5%
School Test Score4.65
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density74/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities561
Restaurants465
Retail Stores775

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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