What are the schools like in Fort Wingate, NM?

Fort Wingate is served primarily by Wingate High School. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.6:1.

What is the median household income in Fort Wingate?

The median household income in Fort Wingate, NM is $250,001 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Fort Wingate, NM?

Fort Wingate has an average high temperature of 43.8°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.6 inches.

Fort Wingate, NM Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Fort Wingate, NM?

Fort Wingate has a violent crime rate of 503.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1298.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fort Wingate, NM a Good Place to Live?

Fort Wingate is a small town of 378 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $250,001 .

Strengths: Fort Wingate stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fort Wingate is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fort Wingate city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Fort Wingate metro area.

Metric	Fort Wingate, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	17.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$250,001	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Fort Wingate's violent crime rate is 503.0 per 100,000 residents — 32% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

503.0 /100k

Property Crime

1298.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fort Wingate is served primarily by Wingate High School. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fort Wingate, NM	National Avg
School District	Wingate High School	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	61.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fort Wingate sees average highs of 43.8°F in January and 87.2°F in July, with 12.5 inches of annual precipitation and 20.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fort Wingate, NM
Average High — January	43.8°F
Average High — July	87.2°F
Annual Precipitation	12.5"
Annual Snowfall	20.6"

Demographics

Metric	Fort Wingate, NM	National Avg
Population	378	—
Median Age	34.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	53.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	8.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Iyanbito, NM 4 mi Jamestown, NM 6 mi Sundance, NM 6 mi Church Rock, NM 7 mi McGaffey, NM 7 mi

Fort Wingate vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Wingate, NM affordable or expensive?

Fort Wingate has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $250,001.

What is the crime rate in Fort Wingate, NM?

Fort Wingate's violent crime rate is 503.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1298.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fort Wingate?

Public schools in Fort Wingate are operated by Wingate High School. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1. 61.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fort Wingate, NM a good place to live?

Fort Wingate, NM has a population of 378, a median household income of $250,001, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fort Wingate?

Fort Wingate averages 43.8°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.5 inches with about 20.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Fort Wingate?

The population of Fort Wingate, New Mexico is 378 with a median age of 34.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fort Wingate?

Key numbers for living in Fort Wingate: median home N/A, median household income $250,001, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Wingate side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.