What are the schools like in Iyanbito, NM?

Iyanbito is served primarily by Wingate Elementary School. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.3:1.

What is the median household income in Iyanbito?

The median household income in Iyanbito, NM is $38,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.0%.

What is the weather like in Iyanbito, NM?

Iyanbito 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.

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

Q: Is Iyanbito, NM affordable or expensive?

Iyanbito's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Iyanbito is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $60,000 and the median rent is $525 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Iyanbito, NM?

Iyanbito 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 Iyanbito, NM a Good Place to Live?

Iyanbito is a small town of 1,119 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $38,750 and a 12.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Iyanbito stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Iyanbito is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Index: 83.5

Iyanbito's overall cost of living index is 83.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Iyanbito costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Iyanbito, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$60,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$525	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Iyanbito'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

Iyanbito is served primarily by Wingate Elementary School. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Iyanbito, NM	National Avg
School District	Wingate Elementary School	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Iyanbito, NM	National Avg
Population	1,119	—
Median Age	33.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	44.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	12.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jamestown, NM 4 mi Fort Wingate, NM 4 mi Church Rock, NM 6 mi Pinedale, NM 7 mi Sundance, NM 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Iyanbito

Iyanbito, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

87316

Iyanbito vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iyanbito, NM affordable or expensive?

Iyanbito's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Iyanbito roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $60,000 and median rent is $525/month.

What is the crime rate in Iyanbito, NM?

Iyanbito'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 Iyanbito?

Public schools in Iyanbito are operated by Wingate Elementary School. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1. 11.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Iyanbito, NM a good place to live?

Iyanbito, NM has a population of 1,119, a median household income of $38,750, and an unemployment rate of 12.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Iyanbito?

Iyanbito 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 ZIP codes are in Iyanbito?

Iyanbito, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87316.

What is the population of Iyanbito?

The population of Iyanbito, New Mexico is 1,119 with a median age of 33.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Iyanbito?

Key numbers for living in Iyanbito: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $60,000, median household income $38,750, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Iyanbito side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.