Turley, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Turley is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 250. Residents earn $46,900 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
250 Population 54/sq mi density
$46,900 Median Income $25,022 per capita
$120,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,900 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,300 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,900
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $120,300
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.3%
75% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.7%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population250
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density54/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,900
Per Capita$25,022
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,043M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.9%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain8.1 in/yr
Elevation5,711 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+98.3%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute35 min
Libraries3

Is Turley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Turley receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Turley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Turley is $46,900, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Turley is $120,300, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Turley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.1 inches, including 6.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Turley has a population of 250 with a density of 54 people per square mile. The median age is 54.5 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.8%).

Population

250
Total Population
54
People / sq mi
54.5yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
4.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.4%
Female 57.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Turley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only61.9%
21% below US avg
Spanish38.1%
184% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Turley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Turley is $46,900, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Turley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,900
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,022
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
IRS Avg AGI$56,852

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below 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
Effective Tax Rate2.47%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.3 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Turley is $120,300, 57% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,300
57% below US avg

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-Occupied66.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,974
15% below US avg
Effective Rate2.47%
In Turley, 29.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.9% report depression. 18.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Turley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.7%
7% below US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure25.8%
Asthma8.9%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity18.8%
Depression19.9%
Mental Distress15.1%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.4%
Checkup Rate66.8%
Premature Death18,277/100K

Food & Exercise

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

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Turley has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 8.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall8.1 inches
79% below US avg
Snowfall6.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,711 ft (1,741 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates36.7367°N, 107.7921°W
County FIPS35045
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% 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+8.3%
75% below US avg
High School+98.3%
School Test Score4.65
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density54/sq mi
Total Area4.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities294
Restaurants230
Retail Stores417

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.3 min
Work from Home0.0%

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