What are the schools like in Wagon Mound, NM?

Wagon Mound is served primarily by WAGON MOUND. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.0:1.

What is the median household income in Wagon Mound?

The median household income in Wagon Mound, NM is $41,192 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Wagon Mound, NM?

Wagon Mound has an average high temperature of 51.1°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Wagon Mound, NM?

Wagon Mound has a violent crime rate of 287.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 486.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wagon Mound, NM a Good Place to Live?

Wagon Mound is a small town of 491 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $41,192 and a 7.3% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Wagon Mound stands out for solid school ratings (A+), short average commutes.

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

All Wagon Mound 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 Wagon Mound metro area.

Metric	Wagon Mound, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$544	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,192	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wagon Mound's violent crime rate is 287.5 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

287.5 /100k

Property Crime

486.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wagon Mound is served primarily by WAGON MOUND. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wagon Mound, NM	National Avg
School District	WAGON MOUND	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	5.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wagon Mound sees average highs of 51.1°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 15.9 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wagon Mound, NM
Average High — January	51.1°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	15.9"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Wagon Mound, NM	National Avg
Population	491	—
Median Age	62.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	47.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	48.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.2%	22.2%
65 and over	41.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Watrous, NM 21 mi Springer, NM 26 mi Roy, NM 29 mi Mora, NM 35 mi Cimarron, NM 37 mi

ZIP Codes in Wagon Mound

Wagon Mound, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

87752

Wagon Mound vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wagon Mound, NM affordable or expensive?

Wagon Mound has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $544/month against a median household income of $41,192.

What is the crime rate in Wagon Mound, NM?

Wagon Mound's violent crime rate is 287.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 486.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wagon Mound?

Public schools in Wagon Mound are operated by WAGON MOUND. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.0:1. 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wagon Mound, NM a good place to live?

Wagon Mound, NM has a population of 491, a median household income of $41,192, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. 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 Wagon Mound?

Wagon Mound averages 51.1°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.9 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wagon Mound?

Wagon Mound, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87752.

What is the population of Wagon Mound?

The population of Wagon Mound, New Mexico is 491 with a median age of 62.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wagon Mound?

Key numbers for living in Wagon Mound: median home N/A, median household income $41,192, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wagon Mound side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.