At a Glance
Median Income
$44,757
$38,133 per capita
Home Value
$339,500
Zillow: $371,900
Violent Crime
106/100K
2,192/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.9%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Thunder Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thunder Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Thunder Mountain a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Thunder Mountain residents earn a median household income of $44,757 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,133. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,948 business establishments, including 1,584 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thunder Mountain is $339,500 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $371,900. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Thunder Mountain reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,192/100K.
Education
39.9% of adults in Thunder Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thunder Mountain has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,456
Median Age63.1 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,757
Per Capita$38,133
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
C
Home Value$339,500
Rent
Ownership98.4%
Zillow$371,900
Housing Units675
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent106/100K
Property2,192/100K
Health
Obesity24.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,758 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute39 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Thunder Mountain was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,584 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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