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La Plata, NM
New Mexico · San Juan County · Farmington Metro
La Plata is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 2,185. Residents earn $54,801 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,185
Population
99/sq mi density
$54,801
Median Income
$29,120 per capita
$187,000
Home Value
$300,400 Zillow
$1,000
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
665
Violent Crime/100K
3,358 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,801 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$187,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
665 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mines Near La Plata, NM
3 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near La Plata, NM.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Black Diamond Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| La Plata Mine | Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned) |
| Neff Trust Quarry | Dimension Sandstone - Surface (Abandoned) |