Rio Arriba County

NM · Pop. 88,853 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Rio Arriba County is a mixed county in NM with a population of approximately 88,853.

$/Acre: $4,450

Property Tax: 0.8%

Growing Season: 223 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 191.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%

Local Sales Tax1.17%

Combined Sales Tax6.05%

Cost of Living Index90.8

Median Household Income$51,504

Poverty Rate10.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,450

Median Home Price$451K

Acres for Sale3465

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season223 days

Annual Rainfall9 inches

Avg Summer High93°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,182 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)145 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)6.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K836

Property Crime /100K1039

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyWeak