At a Glance
Median Income
$29,096
$19,688 per capita
Violent Crime
53/100K
844/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
67.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
28.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Tortugas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tortugas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tortugas a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tortugas residents earn a median household income of $29,096 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,688. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,817 business establishments, including 357 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Tortugas reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 844/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Tortugas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
67.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tortugas has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population642
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density3,210/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$29,096
Per Capita$19,688
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.4%
County GDP$11,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$286,242
Housing Units361
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent53/100K
Property844/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation3,904 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+67.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Broadband72.5%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Tortugas was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 357 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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