Quay County

NM · Pop. 127,617 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Quay County is a mixed county in NM with a population of approximately 127,617.

$/Acre: $1,752

Property Tax: 0.8%

Growing Season: 222 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 103.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%

Local Sales Tax1.28%

Combined Sales Tax6.16%

Cost of Living Index99

Median Household Income$76,186

Poverty Rate19.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,752

Median Home Price$296K

Acres for Sale2590

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season222 days

Annual Rainfall19 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,060 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado3/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)309 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K767

Property Crime /100K520

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak