At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.5%
34.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
11.7% smoking rate
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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population637
Median Age28.4 yrs
Density237/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$21,724
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty34.2%
County GDP$1,379M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$319,182
Housing Units192
Rent Burden21.5%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death21,299/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain16.6 in/yr
AQI45 (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.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.