McKinley County

NM · Pop. 53,508 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

McKinley County is a mixed county in NM with a population of approximately 53,508.

$/Acre: $3,466

Property Tax: 0.8%

Growing Season: 152 days

Broadband: 40%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 145.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%

Local Sales Tax1.3%

Combined Sales Tax6.18%

Cost of Living Index89.4

Median Household Income$87,362

Poverty Rate19.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,466

Median Home Price$342K

Acres for Sale1487

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season152 days

Annual Rainfall12 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,358 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)232 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)6.3

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K719

Property Crime /100K462

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage40%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak