Catron County, NM Economy


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United States / New Mexico / No Metro Area / Catron County / Cities / Zip Codes
Catron, NM County is a great place to call home. With a two bedroom rent of just $800 and a grocery cost index of 97 compared to the US average of 100, living in Catron is much more economically friendly than many other areas. The county also boasts many local businesses such as the Catron County Market and Black Mountain Outfitters, making it easy to find employment and shop locally. Additionally, there are several outdoor recreational activities on offer in the area such as fishing, camping and hiking. All this makes Catron County an attractive place for people looking for an affordable yet fun place to live.

Catron County has an unemployment rate of 7.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Catron County has seen the job market increase by 1.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 21.0%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Catron County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Catron County is 5.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Catron County is 4.9%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Catron County
- The average income of a Catron County resident is $19,254 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Catron County resident is $37,623 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyCatron, New MexicoUnited States
  7.86
  0.6%-6.2%
  21.0%33.5%
  5.7%6.2%
  4.9%4.6%
  $22,779$37,638
  $37,623$69,021
  $49,390$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  6.5%1.2%
  0.4%0.5%
  8.5%6.8%
  24.2%10.0%
  0.0%2.5%
  12.3%11.0%
  4.5%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.6%1.9%
  0.0%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  3.2%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  0.0%4.2%
  3.8%9.3%
  13.2%14.0%
  1.8%2.1%
  12.4%7.0%
  0.0%4.8%
  8.6%4.7%
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