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Jemez Springs, NM vs Afton, WY

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- Household income in Afton, is 38% less than it is in Jemez Springs and is 27% below the National Average.
- Jemez Springs unemployment rate is 8.0%.
- Afton unemployment rate is 5.2%.
 Jemez Springs, NMAfton, WYUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-0.6%1.6%
 Future Job Growth37.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$47,387  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$54,250$69,021
 Family Median Income$140,921  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Jemez Springs, NMAfton, WYUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock6.7%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K11.3%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock5.8%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K3.8%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock10.4%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K11.3%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock7.9%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.6%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock13.7%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K5.0%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock4.2%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Jemez Springs, NMAfton, WYUnited States
 Management, business, finance21.3%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock3.3%6.5%
 Community, social services0.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.0%1.2%
 Education, library0.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock0.5%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology7.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock2.3%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement3.2%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock7.2%5.4%
 Building maintenance0.0%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock5.6%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support37.5%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.5%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair0.0%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock8.2%13.1%
Reviews for Jemez Springs    2 Reviews

My husband and I have lived in Jemez Springs, NM for approximately 32 years. The mountains, rivers, and other scenic areas are incredible. The people are always willing  More

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The crime rate in Jemez Springs is WAY distored ... there are VERY FEW violent crimes there ... MAYBE once a year someone tries to hide there from the police from  More

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Reviews for Afton    2 Reviews

Yes, we moved from a crowded, crime ridden area and found paradise. Not to have to look around when returning to parked car. Not to be afraid walking anywhere. Not to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I've lived in the Afton area of Star Valley since 1996. I have a nice house that I purchased in a nice subdivision while prices were reasonable. Our house and property  More

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