Veguita, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
79
Population
94/sq mi density
57°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Veguita, NM
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
How Veguita Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Veguita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
806%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Veguita a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Veguita hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Veguita has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population79
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$263,775
Housing Units31
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain8.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation4,769 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Broadband35.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
50.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.