Twin Forks, NM

New Mexico

Twin Forks is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 304.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
304 Population 74/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $32,240 per capita
$243,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $243,800
14% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.1%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.8%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.3%
15% higher than US avg

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

People

Population304
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$32,240
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$3,795M

Housing

Home Value$243,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain28.5 in/yr
Elevation8,353 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
CommuteN/A
Broadband97.0%
Libraries4

Is Twin Forks a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Twin Forks receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Twin Forks offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Twin Forks is $243,800, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Twin Forks experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches, including 66.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Twin Forks has a population of 304 with a density of 74 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.1%).

Population

304
Total Population
74
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 36.2%
Female 63.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Twin Forks vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Twin Forks vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Twin Forks is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Twin Forks vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$32,240
Avg Weekly Wage$962
IRS Avg AGI$49,136

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.3%
15% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,328
County GDP$3,795M

Business (County)

Restaurants110
Healthcare112
Retail166
Manufacturing27

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,608
25% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.07%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home28.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Twin Forks is $243,800, 14% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$243,800
14% 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-Occupied58.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,608
25% below US avg
Effective Rate1.07%
In Twin Forks, 35.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.1% report depression. 18.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Twin Forks vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
12% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure30.8%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.0%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.0%
Physical Inactivity18.9%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate68.5%
Premature Death11,128/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access48.8%
Healthcare Facilities112

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Twin Forks has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation is 28.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall28.5 inches
25% below US avg
Snowfall66.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation8,353 ft (2,546 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates32.9385°N, 105.6464°W
County FIPS35035
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 35.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27-point margin. 97.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.4%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 27 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.1%
4% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density74/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities112
Restaurants110
Retail Stores166

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home28.6%

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