Valencia County, New Mexico
Behind on your mortgage or facing eviction? Take a 2-minute assessment to see your options.
Valencia County, NM registers elevated household financial distress with a score of 64.9 — 504th nationally out of 3144 counties. The primary driver is Employment & Wages, where unemployment is elevated, wages are low relative to housing costs, and business formation lags. Within New Mexico, it ranks 12th of 33 counties. Among its 4 neighboring counties, 3 show more distress.
The Numbers Behind the Score
The CDI measures five domains of financial distress. Valencia County's primary driver is Employment & Wages at 72.9 — above the national median.
Scores are percentile-based: 50 = national median, higher = more distressed. The median line is shown on each bar.
Neighbors and Peers
How Valencia County compares to its 4 neighboring counties and population peers.
Neighboring Counties
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Valencia County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia County, NM | 64.9 | Elevated | — |
| Cibola County, NM | 75.5 | Serious | +10.6 |
| Torrance County, NM | 69.8 | Serious | +4.9 |
| Socorro County, NM | 68.8 | Serious | +3.9 |
| Bernalillo County, NM | 52.8 | Elevated | -12.1 |
Population Peers
| County | Score | Zone | vs. Valencia County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottawatomie County, OK | 64.8 | Elevated | -0.1 |
| Lauderdale County, MS | 65.0 | Serious | +0.1 |
| Delaware County, IN | 64.8 | Elevated | -0.1 |
| Bowie County, TX | 65.1 | Serious | +0.2 |
| Gregg County, TX | 65.1 | Serious | +0.2 |
Download Data
Export all distress indicators for Valencia County as a CSV file.
Find Help in Valencia County
Find an Attorney
State Bar of New Mexico Lawyer Referral Program offers a lawyer referral service for bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and consumer rights.
Free Legal Aid
Legal aid organizations serving Valencia County residents at no cost.
American Default Research does not endorse, rate, or rank any provider. Verify attorney credentials with your state bar.