New Mexico
Tohatchi is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 695. Residents earn $41,875 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tohatchi receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Tohatchi offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tohatchi is $41,875, 44% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 40.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Tohatchi is $51,500, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $606 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Tohatchi experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches, including 20.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 58.6% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 41.4% |
| 209% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,875 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $17,307 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $908 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $41,364 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 40.4% |
| 226% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,225 |
| County GDP | $2,894M |
| Restaurants | 138 |
| Healthcare | 130 |
| Retail | 214 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,272 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.35% |
| Commute Time | 35.5 min |
| Work from Home | 19.9% |
| Census Median | $51,500 |
| 82% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $606 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,272 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.35% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.2% |
| Heart Disease | 9.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% |
| Asthma | 14.6% |
| COPD | 10.9% |
| Stroke | 5.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 24.2% |
| Physical Distress | 22.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 79.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 65.5% |
| Premature Death | 27,593/100K |
| Food Environment | 3.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 130 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.5 inches |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,299 ft (1,920 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8434°N, 108.7516°W |
| County FIPS | 35031 |
Winner: Democrat by 24.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 130 |
| Restaurants | 138 |
| Retail Stores | 214 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| Avg Commute | 35.5 min |
| Work from Home | 19.9% |