At a Glance
Median Income
$41,875
$17,307 per capita
Home Value
$51,500
Zillow: $218,536
Median Rent
$606/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
40.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
27.8% smoking rate
How Tohatchi Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tohatchi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tohatchi a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tohatchi residents earn a median household income of $41,875 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,307. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.4% 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 Tohatchi is $51,500 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,536. Median rent is $606/month, with 32.6% 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 1985.
Education
11.2% of adults in Tohatchi hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tohatchi has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population695
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$41,875
Per Capita$17,307
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty40.4%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
A+
Home Value$51,500
Rent$606
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units306
Rent Burden32.6%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking27.8%
Heart Disease9.1%
Premature Death27,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain11.3 in/yr
Elevation6,299 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score3.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute36 min
Broadband58.2%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Tohatchi was built in 1985.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.