What are the schools like in Rio Chiquito, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Rio Chiquito?

The median household income in Rio Chiquito, NM is N/A 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 Rio Chiquito, NM?

Rio Chiquito has an average high temperature of 48.4°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.7 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Rio Chiquito, NM?

Rio Chiquito has a violent crime rate of 607.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3434.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rio Chiquito, NM a Good Place to Live?

Rio Chiquito is a small town of 211 in New Mexico, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Rio Chiquito stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Rio Chiquito 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 Rio Chiquito metro area.

Metric	Rio Chiquito, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$239,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Rio Chiquito's violent crime rate is 607.2 per 100,000 residents — 60% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

607.2 /100k

Property Crime

3434.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Rio Chiquito, 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	21.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rio Chiquito sees average highs of 48.4°F in January and 91.3°F in July, with 20.2 inches of annual precipitation and 10.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rio Chiquito, NM
Average High — January	48.4°F
Average High — July	91.3°F
Annual Precipitation	20.2"
Annual Snowfall	10.7"

Demographics

Metric	Rio Chiquito, NM	National Avg
Population	211	—
Median Age	60.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	17.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	82.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	30.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Chimayo, NM 2 mi Cundiyo, NM 2 mi Cordova, NM 3 mi La Puebla, NM 5 mi Truchas, NM 6 mi

Rio Chiquito vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rio Chiquito, NM affordable or expensive?

Rio Chiquito has a median home value of $239,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Rio Chiquito, NM?

Rio Chiquito's violent crime rate is 607.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3434.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rio Chiquito?

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

Is Rio Chiquito, NM a good place to live?

Rio Chiquito, NM has a population of 211, a median household income of N/A, 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 Rio Chiquito?

Rio Chiquito averages 48.4°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.2 inches with about 10.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Rio Chiquito?

The population of Rio Chiquito, New Mexico is 211 with a median age of 60.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rio Chiquito?

Key numbers for living in Rio Chiquito: median home $239,600, median household income N/A, crime index 161 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rio Chiquito side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.