The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Rio Arriba county is rated a 6. The average temperature during the month of June is 64.5℉ and the average temperature in January is 22.6℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 37% and the area covered by water is 0.65%. The overall influence score for Rio Arriba is 6.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Rio Arriba, New Mexico with a blue border. There are no significant USDA regional restrictions in this county. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Rio Arriba County, located in northern New Mexico, is a largely rural area with a population of approximately 40,000. The majority of the population is Hispanic (70%), followed by Native American (20%) and White (7%). The median household income is around $34,000, which is significantly lower than the state average.
Rio Arriba County has some of the highest poverty rates in the state and is one of the poorest counties in the United States. More than 25% of residents live below the poverty line, and many lack access to basic healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. The unemployment rate is high at around 7%, and many people rely on public assistance programs to make ends meet.
The housing in Rio Arriba County is mostly low-cost rental units or single-family homes, with a significant number of households living in overcrowded conditions. There are also many mobile home parks throughout the county, some of which lack basic infrastructure such as sewage systems.
USDA Rural Development State OfficeFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of New Mexico
100 Sun Avenue NE, Suite 130
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: 505-761-4950