Cibola County

NM · Pop. 138,221 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Cibola County is a mixed county in NM with a population of approximately 138,221.

$/Acre: $1,986

Property Tax: 0.8%

Growing Season: 170 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 101.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%

Local Sales Tax1.1%

Combined Sales Tax5.98%

Cost of Living Index92.2

Median Household Income$62,804

Poverty Rate9.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,986

Median Home Price$189K

Acres for Sale2070

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season170 days

Annual Rainfall15 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,661 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)353 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K871

Property Crime /100K988

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyWeak