What are the schools like in Ojo Amarillo, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Ojo Amarillo?

The median household income in Ojo Amarillo, NM is $21,510 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 19.4%.

What is the weather like in Ojo Amarillo, NM?

Ojo Amarillo has an average high temperature of 43.4°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.8 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Ojo Amarillo, NM?

Ojo Amarillo has a violent crime rate of 612.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1406.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ojo Amarillo, NM a Good Place to Live?

Ojo Amarillo is a small town of 413 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $21,510 and a 19.4% unemployment rate.

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

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

All Ojo Amarillo 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 Ojo Amarillo metro area.

Metric	Ojo Amarillo, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$777	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$21,510	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Ojo Amarillo's violent crime rate is 612.3 per 100,000 residents — 61% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

612.3 /100k

Property Crime

1406.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Ojo Amarillo, 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	4.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ojo Amarillo sees average highs of 43.4°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 7.3 inches of annual precipitation and 7.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ojo Amarillo, NM
Average High — January	43.4°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	7.3"
Annual Snowfall	7.8"

Demographics

Metric	Ojo Amarillo, NM	National Avg
Population	413	—
Median Age	38.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	19.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.8%	22.2%
65 and over	23.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Upper Fruitland, NM 3 mi Fruitland, NM 4 mi Nenahnezad, NM 4 mi Kirtland, NM 4 mi Waterflow, NM 7 mi

Ojo Amarillo vs Other Cities

Ojo Amarillo, NM vs Upper Fruitland, NM Ojo Amarillo, NM vs Fruitland, NM Ojo Amarillo, NM vs Nenahnezad, NM Ojo Amarillo, NM vs Kirtland, NM Ojo Amarillo, NM vs Waterflow, NM

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ojo Amarillo, NM affordable or expensive?

Ojo Amarillo has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $777/month against a median household income of $21,510.

What is the crime rate in Ojo Amarillo, NM?

Ojo Amarillo's violent crime rate is 612.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1406.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ojo Amarillo?

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

Is Ojo Amarillo, NM a good place to live?

Ojo Amarillo, NM has a population of 413, a median household income of $21,510, and an unemployment rate of 19.4%. 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 Ojo Amarillo?

Ojo Amarillo averages 43.4°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 7.3 inches with about 7.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Ojo Amarillo?

The population of Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico is 413 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ojo Amarillo?

Key numbers for living in Ojo Amarillo: median home N/A, median household income $21,510, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ojo Amarillo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.