McKinley County
City in New Mexico, United States
Overview
McKinley County, anchored by the city of Gallup, is known for its lively Native American culture, unique desert landscapes, and proximity to historic Route 66. The area offers a blend of outdoor activities, art, and cultural experiences drawing from Navajo and Zuni heritage.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Mexico
Population
72,902
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
35.58°, -108.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
58
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,160
Local Cost
$1,290
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
77
English
96
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
-0.4°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-21.6°C
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
290 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GUP
Distance
48 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.