At a Glance
Median Income
$23,661
$10,228 per capita
Median Rent
$349/mo
16.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
17.0%
52.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
31.9% smoking rate
How Towaoc Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Towaoc's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Towaoc a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Towaoc residents earn a median household income of $23,661 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,228. The unemployment rate stands at 17.0% (372% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 52.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,029 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Education
6.5% of adults in Towaoc hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Towaoc has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,058
Median Age18.0 yrs
Density295/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$23,661
Per Capita$10,228
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty52.7%
County GDP$1,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$888
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$349
Ownership19.4%
Zillow$333,540
Housing Units339
Rent Burden16.0%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking31.9%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death12,917/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,010 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Broadband66.3%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Towaoc was built in 1977.
23.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.