Windmill, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Hidalgo County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
65 Population 45/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $35,674 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Windmill, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,250
1% above
$35,674 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Windmill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Windmill a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Windmill residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,674. 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 156 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Education

17.2% of adults in Windmill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Windmill has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population65
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$35,674
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$255M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$107,689
Housing Units27
Rent Burden30.9%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,844/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain10.3 in/yr
Elevation4,365 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Windmill was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Bisbee Douglas International (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.