At a Glance
Median Income
$39,632
$29,769 per capita
Median Rent
$1,140/mo
39.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
346/100K
4,283/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Truchas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Truchas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Truchas 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
Truchas residents earn a median household income of $39,632 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,769. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,449 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Truchas reports 346 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,283/100K.
Education
30.2% of adults in Truchas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Truchas has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population278
Median Age66.8 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$39,632
Per Capita$29,769
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$873
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$1,140
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$316,106
Housing Units212
Rent Burden39.7%
Crime
F
Violent346/100K
Property4,283/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,930/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation8,007 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
Broadband70.6%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Truchas was built in 1984.
95.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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