At a Glance
Violent Crime
237/100K
983/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
34.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Tierra Amarilla Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tierra Amarilla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tierra Amarilla a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Tierra Amarilla reports 237 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 983/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Tierra Amarilla hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tierra Amarilla has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population637
Median Age28.4 yrs
Density237/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$21,724
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty34.2%
County GDP$1,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$319,182
Housing Units192
Rent Burden21.5%
Crime
F
Violent237/100K
Property983/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death21,299/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation7,473 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute37 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Tierra Amarilla was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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