Mora
New Mexico

What stands out

Against every county in America, Mora County is unusual in three ways: homeownership is among the highest in America (90%), home internet speed is in the bottom 3% of American counties (58 Mbps), and the overdose death rate is in the bottom 4% of American counties (0 per 100,000). Within New Mexico it ranks 1st of 33 counties for homeownership.

Where you are

You live in Mora County, New Mexico. 4,208 people live here with you, so most faces are familiar. The population shrank 0.6% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +5).

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 $40,231 a year, lower than 93% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $45,370. Unemployment runs 5.5%, higher than 94% of American counties. 13% of workers work from home.

New Mexico takes 3.7% of that median income in state income tax, about $1,482 a year.

Home

A two-bedroom rents for around $547 a month. Property tax is 0.56% of home value, roughly $594 a year on that median home, lower than 81% of American counties. 90% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.7 per 1,000 residents, lower than 58% of American counties.

A child born here can expect to live 77.4 years, longer than 69% of American counties. There is 1 active physician in the county, about 2.4 per 10,000 people. 12.2% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.52 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 93% of American counties. 93% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Democratic by 28 points. 69% 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 50°F, highs near 65 and lows near 35, colder than 76% of American counties. About 19 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 29 out of 100, safer than 71% of American counties; the county has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 58 Mbps down, slower than 97% of American counties. For a night or a weekend out: 1 National Park Service site.