City safety & data profile

Las VegasNM

Las Vegas, NM is a 13K-resident city in San Miguel County with a median household income of $45,125.

San Miguel County, New Mexico. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Las Vegas, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Las Vegas has a population larger than 20% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $155,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

13K
Population
Top 80%
By size
$45,125
Median income
$155,300
Median home
32%
Poverty rate

The read on Las Vegas

Las Vegas posts a median household income higher than 4% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Las Vegas area.

Top 96%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Las Vegas

Where Las Vegas income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$45,125 Bottom 4% higher than 4% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NM $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Las Vegas, NM beyond the headline numbers

Las Vegas sits inside San Miguel County, New Mexico, at roughly 35.59°N, -105.22°W. Population 13,386, $45,125 median household income. Median home value $155,300, median rent $792. Poverty rate 32%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Las Vegas's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37.6%, then short sleep duration at 36.2%. 1 hospital in/around Las Vegas, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Las Vegas from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,386
Las Vegas
Median Income
$45,125
-34% vs avg
Median Home Value
$155,300
-32% vs avg
Median Age
43.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (San Miguel County) - Las Vegas's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
27K-8%
Median Income
$49,431+75%
Median Home Value
$188,500+62%
Poverty Rate
24.4%-17%
Unemployment
4.8%-47%

Economics

Economics indicators for Las Vegas, NM
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$792/mo
Poverty Rate
32% +125% vs avg
Unemployment 4.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.3%
Work From Home 9.3%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 36.8%
African American 2%
Asian 0.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37.6%
Short Sleep Duration
36.2%
High Blood Pressure
34.5%
Physical Inactivity
31.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
20.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.6%
Diabetes
16.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.4%
Binge Drinking
13%
Current Smoking
11.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.6%
Annual Checkup 69.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.6%
Stroke
4%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Las Vegas, NM? ▼
Las Vegas, NM has a population of 13,386 people, located in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
What is the median household income in Las Vegas? ▼
The median household income in Las Vegas, NM is $45,125 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 32%.
What is the median home value in Las Vegas? ▼
The median home value in Las Vegas, NM is $155,300. Median rent is $792/month.
What are the top health concerns in Las Vegas? ▼
The top health indicators in Las Vegas include Obesity (37.6%), Short Sleep Duration (36.2%), High Blood Pressure (34.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Las Vegas? ▼
Las Vegas has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Las Vegas? ▼
The median age in Las Vegas, NM is 43.1 years. 28.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Las Vegas, NM is located in San Miguel County, New Mexico. With a population of 13K and a $45,125 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Las Vegas area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Las Vegas's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Las Vegas area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Las Vegas against New Mexico peers on any ranking lens. Explore New Mexico

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (San Miguel County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.