RamahNM
A town of 407, settled in 1884.
Is Ramah a good place to live?
49% of residents live below the poverty line in Ramah, against 21% in New Mexico’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Only 3 of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare have a lower share of households owning their home than Ramah. 19% of the land in Ramah is conserved, above both New Mexico’s towns (3.9%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Ramah has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Evon Zartman Vogt Ranch House and Ashcroft-Merrill Historic District. Ramah has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
407 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Ramah: who provides what
Ramah is unincorporated, so McKinley County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 27, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ramah.
More middle-aged adults than New Mexico overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 63% of residents (37% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 3% of residents (23% statewide). Ramah’s median age is 48.7 years. 36% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 31% across New Mexico.
| Ramah | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.7 years | 37.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 23% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 31% and 75% women
The Census survey reached too few of Ramah’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±21.8 points. Across New Mexico, 50.3% of residents are women.
| Ramah | NM | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 17.2% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.6% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0.7% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 2.7% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.5% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 36.4% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 0.2% | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.6% | 7.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 13.2% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 3.3% | 25.7% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.1% | 22.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 27.1% | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.1% | 17.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.2% | 13.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
The schools Ramah’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Gallup school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramah ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 223 | – |
| Ramah HighLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 269 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Ramah has 0.7 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Ramah for work: only 1% work in town. The median household income in Ramah is $113,000. Since 2013, Ramah has lost 201 jobs, to 79 in 2023.
| Ramah | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $113,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 14% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cibola National Forest | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Ramah has four seasons and pleasant summers
Ramah has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 15° and about 38 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Compared with most of New Mexico and the rest of the country, more of Ramah’s adults have high blood pressure
42% of adults have high blood pressure in Ramah. Among 74 New Mexico towns, just 5 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Ramah. 38% of adults have obesity in Ramah.
| Ramah | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Ramah | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 10.4% | 15.6% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.5% | 14.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.4% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Ramah faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Ramah
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Ramah; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Ramah residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Mexico.
99% of working residents leave Ramah for work
Where Ramah’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Ramah
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ramah, NM a good place to live?
Ramah has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.