City profile · New Mexico · Census ACS 2023

Red River, NM

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Red River - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

456
Residents
$432,400
Median home
$1,279
Median rent (state)

Red River - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Red River lands in the 96th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

80th
percentile, home value
44th
percentile, median rent
96th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Red River, NM

New Mexico's Red River is a small town, with 456 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Home values in Red River run a median of $432,400, and the median resident age is 44.0 years. 19.1% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 47.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Red River reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 186.9 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 39.1°F with 22.0 inches of precipitation per year and 156.7 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in New Mexico run below the national norm: the state registers 92.2 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,279 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in New Mexico run around $167, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Commute times here average 3.3 minutes, with 34.4% driving alone and 16.1% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 74.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (High).

Population

456 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New Mexico

Median Household Income

N/A /yr

Poverty 0.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.2 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, New Mexico average

How does Red River compare to other US cities?

Where Red River sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Home value 80% pricier than other cities
Median rent 44% pricier than other cities
Safety 96% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to New Mexico alone, Red River ranks #3 of 42 New Mexico cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Red River's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in New Mexico, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

96thSafety percentile

96th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Red River's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$432,400 20th percentile more affordable than 20% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Red River $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Median household income is not available for Red River in the current Census ACS release (common for very small places).

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 19.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 47.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
456
Median Income
N/A
Median Home Value
$432,400
Median Age
44.0
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Labor force participation
47.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
186.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
0.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
186.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
39.1°F
Annual Precipitation
22.0"
Annual Snowfall
156.7"

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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534 residents536 residents538 residents540 residents542 residents544 residents 202020212022202320242025 541 residents 538 residents ▼ -0.6%
Red River's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
3.3 minutes
Drive Alone
34.4%
Carpool
22.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
26.9%
Work from Home
16.1%

Based on 186 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New Mexico - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$40
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$167
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New Mexico state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New Mexico state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Red River sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.2
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,279/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
74.3 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New Mexico

Canova
454 people
Ramah
458 people
Cochiti Lake
453 people
La Madera CDP (Sandoval County)
459 people
Fort Wingate
451 people
Nenahnezad
451 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Red River's 456 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Shiloh, AL
456 people
Cushman, AR
456 people
Houston, DE
456 people
Eminence, MO
456 people
Brady, NE
456 people
Carter Springs, NV
456 people

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Red River, NM Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Red River, NM - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 94.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5.7% White 94.1% Black or African American 0.9% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.5% Two or more races 3.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Red River compares to nearby New Mexico cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Red River (this city) 456 N/A
Canova 454 N/A
Ramah 458 $111,462
Cochiti Lake 453 $54,861
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NM FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Red River, NM?

What is the population of Red River, NM? +

456 people live in Red River, NM according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the cost of living in Red River? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Red River; the closest available measure is the New Mexico state average, a cost of living index of 92.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New Mexico vary by metro area.

Is Red River, NM safe? +

Red River has a total crime rate of 186.9 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Red River, NM? +

A typical home in Red River is worth $432,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Red River? +

The average annual temperature in Red River runs 39.1°F, 22.0 inches of precipitation, and 156.7 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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