Totah Vista, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Totah Vista is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 240.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
240 Population 421/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $15,655 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.0%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.8%
61% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 42.3%
241% higher than US avg

How Totah Vista Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population240
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density421/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 53%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$15,655
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty42.3%
County GDP$7,043M
Commute21 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain7.8 in/yr
Elevation5,264 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+67.9%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Libraries3

Is Totah Vista a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Totah Vista receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Totah Vista offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 42.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 67.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Totah Vista experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Totah Vista has a population of 240 with a density of 421 people per square mile. The median age is 36.6 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (53.3%), with 17.5% Hispanic, 1.3% Asian.

Population

240
Total Population
421
People / sq mi
36.6yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Totah Vista vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only74.4%
5% below US avg
Spanish25.6%
91% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Totah Vista vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Totah Vista is N/A. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 42.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Totah Vista vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$15,655
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
IRS Avg AGI$56,852

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above US avg
Poverty Rate42.3%
241% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,087
County GDP$7,043M

Business (County)

Restaurants230
Healthcare294
Retail417
Manufacturing66

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,974
15% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.6 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,974
15% below US avg
In Totah Vista, 35.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.5% report depression. 27.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Totah Vista vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.0%
9% above US avg
Diabetes12.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma11.3%
COPD7.5%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.9%
Physical Inactivity27.3%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress17.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.3%
Checkup Rate66.9%
Premature Death18,277/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.7/10
Exercise Access50.9%
Healthcare Facilities294

Crime Rates: Totah Vista vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Totah Vista has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall7.8 inches
80% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,264 ft (1,604 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density421/sq mi
Coordinates36.7107°N, 108.2063°W
County FIPS35045
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.7%
D 33%

Winner: Republican by 31.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+67.9%
School Test Score4.65
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density421/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities294
Restaurants230
Retail Stores417

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.6 min
Work from Home0.0%

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