Wagon Mound, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Colfax County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
587 Population 581/sq mi density
$41,823 Median Income $29,888 per capita
$611 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,823 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Wagon Mound, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,823
44% below
$29,888 per capita
Median Rent
$611/mo
47% below
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
1% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Wagon Mound Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wagon Mound's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
56%
Rent
53%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wagon Mound a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wagon Mound residents earn a median household income of $41,823 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,888. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.

Education

33.3% of adults in Wagon Mound hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wagon Mound has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population587
Median Age62.3 yrs
Density581/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,823
Per Capita$29,888
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$623M
Avg Weekly Wage$848

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$611
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$230,621
Housing Units349
Rent Burden15.0%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,075/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain15.9 in/yr
Elevation6,217 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband62.3%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Wagon Mound was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.