At a Glance
Median Income
$22,917
$15,901 per capita
Home Value
$56,000
Zillow: $218,536
Median Rent
$475/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
74.0% high school+
Unemployment
18.3%
49.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
33.7% smoking rate
How Twin Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Twin Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Twin Lakes 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
Twin Lakes residents earn a median household income of $22,917 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,901. The unemployment rate stands at 18.3% (408% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 49.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,225 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Twin Lakes is $56,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,536. Median rent is $475/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
3.7% of adults in Twin Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
74.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Twin Lakes has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population961
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$22,917
Per Capita$15,901
Unemployment18.3%
Poverty49.1%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,000
Rent$475
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units360
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes20.7%
Smoking33.7%
Heart Disease10.5%
Premature Death27,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
Elevation6,347 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+74.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score3.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute23 min
Broadband31.8%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Twin Lakes was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (79 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.