At a Glance
Median Income
$41,563
$20,191 per capita
Home Value
$101,500
Zillow: $237,274
Median Rent
$693/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.5%
30.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
27.5% smoking rate
How Shiprock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shiprock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shiprock a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shiprock residents earn a median household income of $41,563 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,191. The unemployment rate stands at 13.5% (275% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,087 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shiprock is $101,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,274. Median rent is $693/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
12.0% of adults in Shiprock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shiprock has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population8,339
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density617/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
F
Median Income$41,563
Per Capita$20,191
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty30.9%
County GDP$7,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,500
Rent$693
Ownership45.1%
Zillow$237,274
Housing Units2,827
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking27.5%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death18,277/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain7.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,880 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband64.8%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Shiprock was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.