Updated April 2026 · 3 cities · 6 data sources
New Mexico Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
New Mexico has an average safety score of 46/100 across 1 cities, below the national average of 61.5/100.
Safest Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 46 | D | 648.5 |
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 46 | D | 648.5 |
School Quality
New Mexico cities average a school score of 70/100 across 1 cities.
Top School Districts
| City | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 70 | B |
Lowest-Rated Schools
| City | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 70 | B |
Water Safety
New Mexico cities average a water safety score of 67.3/100 across 3 cities.
Cleanest Water
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 94 | A | 0 |
| Santa Fe | 68 | B | 3 |
| Las Cruces | 40 | C | 6 |
Most Water Violations
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | 40 | C | 6 |
| Santa Fe | 68 | B | 3 |
| Albuquerque | 94 | A | 0 |
Air Quality
New Mexico cities average a median AQI of 44 across 1 cities.
Hospital Quality
New Mexico cities have an average hospital quality rating of 2.8/5 across 3 cities with a total of 15 hospitals tracked.
Top-Rated Hospital Cities
| City | Avg Quality | Hospital Count |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 4/5 | 3 |
| Albuquerque | 2.6/5 | 8 |
| Las Cruces | 1.7/5 | 4 |
City Spending
New Mexico cities average $15,059.7 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 82/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
| City | Fiscal Score | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 89/100 | $13,235 |
| Albuquerque | 81/100 | $17,237 |
| Las Cruces | 76/100 | $14,707 |
Biggest Spenders (Per Capita)
| City | Per Capita | Fiscal Score |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $17,237 | 81/100 |
| Las Cruces | $14,707 | 76/100 |
| Santa Fe | $13,235 | 89/100 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, New Mexico has 3 tracked cities with an average safety score of 46, school score of 70, and water safety score of 67.3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Albuquerque is the safest city in New Mexico with a safety score of 46/100 (Grade D).
Albuquerque has the highest average school score in New Mexico at 70/100 (Grade B).
Albuquerque has the highest water safety score in New Mexico at 94/100 with 0 violations.
Santa Fe has the highest fiscal health score in New Mexico at 89/100 with per-capita spending of $13,235.
Santa Fe has the best air quality in New Mexico with a median AQI of 44 (Grade C).
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.