What are the schools like in McGaffey, NM?

School district data for McGaffey is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in McGaffey?

The median household income in McGaffey, NM is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in McGaffey, NM?

McGaffey has an average high temperature of 43.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.1 inches.

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

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

McGaffey 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 McGaffey, NM a Good Place to Live?

McGaffey is a small town of 0 in New Mexico, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: McGaffey's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All McGaffey 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 McGaffey metro area.

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

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

McGaffey'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

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

Weather & Climate

McGaffey sees average highs of 43.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 19.7 inches of annual precipitation and 42.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	McGaffey, NM
Average High — January	43.5°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	19.7"
Annual Snowfall	42.1"

Demographics

Metric	McGaffey, NM	National Avg
Population	0	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	N/A	59.3%
Black or African American	N/A	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	N/A	18.9%
Asian	N/A	6.3%
Under 18	N/A	22.2%
65 and over	N/A	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fort Wingate, NM 7 mi Jamestown, NM 8 mi Pinehaven, NM 9 mi Iyanbito, NM 10 mi Continental Divide, NM 11 mi

McGaffey vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McGaffey, NM affordable or expensive?

McGaffey has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in McGaffey, NM?

McGaffey'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 McGaffey?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is McGaffey, NM a good place to live?

McGaffey, NM has a population of 0, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. 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 McGaffey?

McGaffey averages 43.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.7 inches with about 42.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of McGaffey?

The population of McGaffey, New Mexico is 0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in McGaffey?

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