Colfax County , New Mexico
Population: 12,336 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $52,690 Home $161,000 Rent $704/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 12,336 residents, Colfax County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for New Mexico and neighboring counties alike.
$52,690
Median Income
household
$161,000
Home Value
median
$704/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $52,690 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,126 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% |
| Median Home Value | $161,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $704/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 72.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 12,336 |
| Median Age | 49.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 24.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
32.1%
Obesity
11.4%
Diabetes
13.2%
Smoking
39.2%
High Blood Pressure
25.2%
No Physical Activity
22.8%
Depression
32.7%
Insufficient Sleep
66.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 58.5 · 58th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
16.06
🔥 Wildfire
97.52
❄️ Winter Storm
85.81
🌍 Earthquake
35.56
☀️ Drought
39.76
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