At a Glance
Median Income
$53,839
$35,261 per capita
Violent Crime
165/100K
2,451/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
78.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
330 sunny days/yr
How White Mesa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows White Mesa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is White Mesa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
White Mesa residents earn a median household income of $53,839 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,261. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
White Mesa reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,451/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in White Mesa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
78.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
White Mesa has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population74
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans65.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,839
Per Capita$35,261
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$823M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$324,314
Housing Units59
Rent Burden21.8%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property2,451/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death14,025/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,275 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+78.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Broadband45.0%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in White Mesa was built in 1980.
22.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (84 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
53.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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