Yah-ta-hey, NM

New Mexico

Yah-ta-hey is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 480. Residents earn $42,903 per year, which is 43% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
480 Population 140/sq mi density
$42,903 Median Income $17,372 per capita
$21,400 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,903 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$21,400 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $42,903
43% lower than US avg
Home Value $21,400
92% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.4%
57% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.9%
34% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.8%
84% higher than US avg

How Yah-ta-hey Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population480
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,903
Per Capita$17,372
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty22.8%
County GDP$2,894M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$21,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.1%
Heart Disease10.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain10.7 in/yr
Elevation6,666 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+62.9%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute27 min
Libraries3

Is Yah-ta-hey a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yah-ta-hey receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Yah-ta-hey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yah-ta-hey is $42,903, 43% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 22.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yah-ta-hey is $21,400, 92% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 62.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Yah-ta-hey experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches, including 33.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Yah-ta-hey has a population of 480 with a density of 140 people per square mile. The median age is 39.3 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (88.5%), with 2.1% White, 85.4% Asian.

Population

480
Total Population
140
People / sq mi
39.3yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Yah-ta-hey vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only67.1%
15% below US avg
Spanish32.9%
146% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Yah-ta-hey vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yah-ta-hey is $42,903, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Yah-ta-hey vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,903
43% below US avg
Per Capita Income$17,372
Avg Weekly Wage$908
IRS Avg AGI$41,364

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.8%
84% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,225
County GDP$2,894M

Business (County)

Restaurants138
Healthcare130
Retail214
Manufacturing22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,272
7% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate15.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.9 min
Work from Home21.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Yah-ta-hey is $21,400, 92% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$21,400
92% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$120
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,272
7% below US avg
Effective Rate15.29%
In Yah-ta-hey, 42.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.1% report depression. 34.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Yah-ta-hey vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.9%
34% above US avg
Diabetes19.1%
Heart Disease10.0%
High Blood Pressure38.3%
Asthma14.3%
COPD12.0%
Stroke6.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking12.7%
Physical Inactivity34.2%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress24.6%
Physical Distress23.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.6%
Checkup Rate64.5%
Premature Death27,593/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment3.4/10
Exercise Access41.2%
Healthcare Facilities130

Crime Rates: Yah-ta-hey vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33

Safety Score

Yah-ta-hey has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall10.7 inches
72% below US avg
Snowfall33.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,666 ft (2,032 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates35.6291°N, 108.7927°W
County FIPS35031
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 24.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36.2%
D 60.7%

Winner: Democrat by 24.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.4%
57% below US avg
High School+62.9%
School Test Score4.65
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density140/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities130
Restaurants138
Retail Stores214

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.9 min
Work from Home21.1%

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