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White Cliffs, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · McKinley County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
610 Population 1,419/sq mi density
$93,095 Median Income $24,429 per capita
$868 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
2,147 Violent Crime/100K 10,577 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,095 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,147 violent crimes/100K (465% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

White Cliffs, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,095
24% above
$24,429 per capita
Median Rent
$868/mo
25% below
12.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,147/100K
465% above
10,577/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
330 sunny days/yr

How White Cliffs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
124%
Rent
75%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
565%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Cliffs a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

White Cliffs residents earn a median household income of $93,095 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,429. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,225 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

White Cliffs reports 2,147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 465% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,577/100K.

Education

18.1% of adults in White Cliffs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White Cliffs has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population610
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density1,419/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,095
Per Capita$24,429
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$2,894M
Avg Weekly Wage$908

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$868
Ownership49.2%
Zillow$218,536
Housing Units118
Rent Burden12.5%

Crime

F
Violent2,147/100K
Property10,577/100K

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death27,593/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,593 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in White Cliffs was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.