New Mexico
Texico is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 858. Residents earn $63,958 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Texico receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, high obesity rates. Texico offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Texico is $63,958, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. The poverty rate of 19.0% 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 Texico is $95,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $916 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 68.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Texico enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches, including 13.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 53.8% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| 245% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,958 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,729 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $899 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,444 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,362 |
| County GDP | $4,317M |
| Restaurants | 98 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 176 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,463 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.59% |
| Commute Time | 15.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $95,000 |
| 66% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $916 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,463 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.59% |
| Obesity | 41.6% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.6% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 16.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.5% |
| Premature Death | 12,340/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.1 inches |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,144 ft (1,263 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,034/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3892°N, 103.0507°W |
| County FIPS | 35009 |
Winner: Republican by 42.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 68.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 1,034/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Restaurants | 98 |
| Retail Stores | 176 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 15.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |