At a Glance
Violent Crime
1,937/100K
7,153/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Veguita a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Veguita reports 1,937 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 410% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,153/100K.
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 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population79
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans79.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$263,775
Housing Units31
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent1,937/100K
Property7,153/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain9.2 in/yr
AQI37 (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%
Broadband60.0%
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.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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