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Thoreau, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County
Thoreau, NM
At a Glance
How Thoreau Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thoreau's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Thoreau a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Thoreau residents earn a median household income of $43,953 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,466. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,225 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thoreau is $52,900 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,746. Median rent is $640/month, with 30.8% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Thoreau reports 555 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,423/100K.
Education
5.7% of adults in Thoreau hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thoreau has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.