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Gallup

New MexicoΒ·Rank #970 of 20 in NMΒ·Pop. 21,333
Composite Score36.5

Gallup, New Mexico scores 36.5/100 (F grade), ranking #970 of 20 cities in New Mexico. Median income: $57,466. Crime rate: 1365.2/100K.

πŸ’΅ Median Income
$57,466
β–Ό $22vs state ($57,488)
πŸ’Ό Unemployment
N/A
State: 4%
πŸ”’ Violent Crime
1365.2
β–Ό 648.2vs state (717)
πŸ“ˆ Pop. Growth
-0.9%
β–Ό 1.4%vs state (+0.5%)
πŸ›‘οΈViolent Crime Rate
1365.2
per 100K Β· State avg: 717
🏚️Property Crime Rate
4071.2
per 100K Β· State avg: 3427
🏠Median Home Value
$134,600
Census ACS 2023
πŸ”‘Median Rent
$858/mo
Census ACS 2023
πŸ›’Cost of Living
N/A
100 = national avg
πŸ’ΈRent Burden
17.9%
Rent as % of income
πŸ“Price-to-Income
2.3x
Home value Γ· income
πŸ“ŠPoverty Rate
28.1%
Census ACS 2023
πŸŽ“Graduation Rate
79%
EDFacts ACGR 2021-22
πŸ‘©β€πŸ«Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
NCES CCD 2023-24
πŸ’΅Per-Pupil Spending
$18,454
NCES F-33 Finance 2022-23
πŸ“šTotal Enrollment
7,897
NCES CCD 2023-24
🏫Public Schools
17
Regular public schools
βš–οΈObesity Rate
37.6%
CDC PLACES 2023
🩺Diabetes Rate
15.5%
CDC PLACES 2023
🧠Poor Mental Health Days
20
per 30 days Β· CDC BRFSS
πŸš—Mean Commute
17.6 min
State avg: 20.9 min
πŸš‡Public Transit Use
2.7%
State avg: 0.7%
πŸ’»Work From Home
6.4%
State avg: 9.6%
🌑️Annual Avg
66.3Β°F
NOAA Climate Normals
β˜€οΈSummer Avg
86.1Β°F
Jun\u2013Aug average
❄️Winter Avg
46.2Β°F
Dec\u2013Feb average
🌧️Annual Precip
14.1"
inches per year

Gallup vs New Mexico

GallupNew Mexico

Scores by Category

πŸ’° Economy34.8
β–² 7.9 vs state (state: 26.9)
πŸ›‘οΈ Safety14
β–² 2.9 vs state (state: 11.1)
πŸ₯ Health35.5
β–² 19.2 vs state (state: 16.3)
πŸŽ“ Education48.7
β–² 36.5 vs state (state: 12.2)
πŸ’Ό Fiscal Health13.3
β–Ό 48.7 vs state (state: 62)
πŸ“ˆ Growth26
β–Ό 9 vs state (state: 35)
🏠 Affordability75.3
β–Ό 4.2 vs state (state: 79.5)
🌿 Environment50.8
β€” same as state (state: 50.8)
🏞️ Outdoor Access44.3
β€” same as state (state: 44.3)
πŸš‡ Transportation42.2
β–² 4.5 vs state (state: 37.7)
🎭 Livability20.7
β–Ό 5 vs state (state: 25.7)

Gallup vs New Mexico

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Gallup, New Mexico Overview

Gallup earns an overall grade of F with a composite score of 36.5 out of 100, ranking #970 of 20 cities in New Mexico. The city's strongest category is Affordability (75/100) while its biggest challenge is Fiscal Health (13/100).

Income & Employment in Gallup

The median household income in Gallup is $57,466 according to Census ACS data. The city's population declined 0.9%, a factor worth monitoring.

Safety in Gallup

Gallup has a violent crime rate of 1365.2 per 100,000 residents. This is above the national average, and safety is an important factor to consider. The property crime rate is 4071.2 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Gallup

Cost of living data helps residents compare affordability across cities. The median home value is $134,600. Median monthly rent is $858.

Health & Wellness in Gallup

The adult obesity rate in Gallup is 37.6% according to CDC PLACES data. The diabetes prevalence rate is 15.5%. Residents report an average of 20 poor mental health days per month. These health indicators are important for assessing overall quality of life in Gallup, New Mexico.

Education & Schools in Gallup

Gallup has 17 public schools serving 7,897 students. The high school graduation rate is 79%, near the national average. The student-teacher ratio is 19.6:1. The district spends $18,454 per student. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Gallup

Gallup has an annual average temperature of 66.3Β°F. Summers average 86.1Β°F. Winters average 46.2Β°F. The city receives approximately 14.1 inches of precipitation per year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall score for Gallup, New Mexico?

Gallup has an overall score of 36.5 out of 100, earning a F grade and ranking #970 among 20 cities in New Mexico.

What is the median income in Gallup?

The median household income in Gallup is $57,466, based on Census ACS data.

Is Gallup safe?

Gallup has a violent crime rate of 1365.2 per 100,000 residents.

What is the cost of living in Gallup?

Cost of living data for Gallup helps residents compare affordability. See the full profile for details.

How are the public schools in Gallup?

Gallup has 17 public schools with a 79% graduation rate. The student-teacher ratio is 19.6:1.

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Data Sources

πŸ“ŽBureau of Labor Statistics, LAUS (Dec 2025)πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024πŸ“ŽFBI Uniform Crime Reporting, 2024πŸ“ŽAmerica's Health Rankings, 2025πŸ“ŽWalletHub/NAEP, 2025πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024πŸ“ŽCook Political Report, PVI 2024πŸ“ŽTax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2025πŸ“ŽALEC Rich States Poor States, 2025πŸ“ŽWalletHub Tax Burden Study, 2025πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau / FHFA, 2025πŸ“ŽBEA Regional Price Parities, 2023πŸ“ŽEPA AirData, Median AQI by County 2024πŸ“ŽEIA State Electricity Profiles, 2024πŸ“ŽFEMA National Risk Index v1.20, 2025πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau, Net Domestic Migration 2024πŸ“ŽFCC / BroadbandNow, Broadband Access 2025πŸ“ŽNational Park Service API, 2024πŸ“ŽUSGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US), 2024πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 (Commuting)πŸ“ŽFHWA Highway Statistics, 2023πŸ“ŽU.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022πŸ“ŽEIA State Electricity Profiles, 2024πŸ“ŽEIA Natural Gas Prices, 2024πŸ“ŽDOL National Database of Childcare Prices, 2023πŸ“ŽBEA Regional Price Parities (Food), 2023πŸ“ŽNCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2023-24πŸ“ŽEDFacts ACGR Graduation Rates, 2021-22πŸ“ŽNCES School District Finance Survey (F-33), 2022-23πŸ“ŽBEA GDP by State (SAGDP9), 2023πŸ“ŽNASBO Fiscal Survey of States, FY2023πŸ“ŽCensus Bureau State Government Finances, FY2022πŸ“ŽPew Charitable Trusts Fiscal 50, FY2023πŸ“ŽPew Charitable Trusts, FY2022πŸ“ŽS&P/Moody's via Ballotpedia, 2025πŸ“ŽBureau of Labor Statistics, OES (May 2023)πŸ“ŽIRS Statistics of Income, Migration Data 2021-2022