De Baca
New Mexico

What stands out

What stands out about De Baca County: winter sunshine is among the sunniest in America (2.8 on the USDA scale), natural-hazard risk is in the bottom 2% of American counties (2 of 100), and population growth is in the bottom 2% of American counties (-2.1% a year). Within New Mexico it ranks 3rd of 33 counties for winter sunshine.

Where you are

You live in De Baca County, New Mexico. 1,695 people live here with you, so most faces are familiar. The population shrank 2.1% last year, and more Americans moved out than in (net -10).

New Mexico taxes Social Security only above $100,000 of income for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers, exempts military retirement, and has a graduated income tax with a 5.9% top rate. Home prices are low outside Santa Fe, where they are among the highest in the Mountain West. The state's oil production in the Permian Basin funds a large share of the budget and a permanent fund.

Money

The typical household here brings in $34,702 a year, lower than 96% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $41,908. Unemployment runs 3.4%, higher than 50% of American counties. 2% of workers work from home.

New Mexico takes 3.5% of that median income in state income tax, about $1,222 a year.

Home

The median home costs $102K, cheaper than 97% of American counties, about 2.8 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $733 a month. Property tax is 0.43% of home value, roughly $951 a year on that median home, lower than 93% of American counties. 68% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.2 per 1,000 residents, higher than 67% of American counties.

A child born here can expect to live 71.5 years, shorter than 91% of American counties. There is 1 active physician in the county, about 5.9 per 10,000 people. 15.5% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.88 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 64% of American counties. 85% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 37 points. 79% of eligible voters turned out. Under New Mexico law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 60°F, highs near 76 and lows near 44, warmer than 67% of American counties. About 17 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 2 out of 100, safer than 98% of American counties; the county has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 141 Mbps down, slower than 74% of American counties. There is 1 airport in the county, counting general aviation.