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AragonNM

A town of 65, settled in 1906.

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Population

Census survey, 2020–24

Median age

78.2

years

Land area

9 sq mi

Is Aragon a good place to live?

46% of residents live below the poverty line in Aragon, against 21% in New Mexico’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Aragon. 72% of the land in Aragon is conserved, against 3.9% in New Mexico’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Aragon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

65 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

Reserve · 19 mi

Getting set up

Moving to Aragon: who provides what

Aragon is unincorporated, so Catron County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerNavopache Electric Coop15.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA

WaterAragon Mdwca water system2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA

Internet1 providers0% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

Trash & county servicesCatron CountyCatron County provides services here

SchoolsReserve Independent SchoolsWhich school depends on your addressNCES

Register to voteOnlineIn New Mexico you can register online until 28 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.gov

Who runs elections hereCatron County ClerkCatron County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025

ZIP codes87820, 8782187820 95% · 87821 5%Census 2020

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 Aragon.

Outdoors

Nearly a third of Aragon is conserved land

3.0 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Aragon’s trail density is 0.4 miles per square mile.

71.9%conserved

71.9%

conserved · 3,875 of 5,388 acres

3.0 mi

of trails · 0.4 per sq mi

Full pageAragon’s outdoors pageOpen the page

Trail map3.0 miles of trail, mapped Pick a walkPick a walk Conserved land71.9% conserved · 3,875 acres protected Questions“Where can I hike in Aragon?”

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Natural hazards

The FEMA risk score in Aragon is higher than in the typical New Mexico or U.S. town

The FEMA risk score in Aragon is 100 of 100.

100risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

Inland floodingWildfireLightning

Full pageAragon’s hazards pageOpen the page

What it facesVery high risk Flood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on record Past disasters10 disaster declarations · Declared for the county Get ready1.1 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

Four seasons and pleasant summers in Aragon

Aragon has cold winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Only 7 of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare have a lower July high than Aragon.

18″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter16–51°

Spring27–68°

Summer47–84°

Fall31–69°

Sep 21

typical first frost

Jun 17

typical last frost

+1.3°

vs. the 20th-century average

Full pageAragon’s climate pageOpen the page

A year of weatherJuly highs 86°, January lows 14°Rain & snow18″ of snow a winter · 14 inches of rain and snow a year Heating & coolingMostly a heating bill Then and now+1.3° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

Aragon stands out in New Mexico and nationally: a larger share of its adults have diabetes

25% of adults have diabetes in Aragon. No town among the 74 in New Mexico we compare has a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Aragon. 52% of adults have high blood pressure in Aragon.

	Aragon	New Mexico towns	U.S. towns
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)	25%	14%	12%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)	11%	16%	17%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)	9.3%	13%	16%
Depression (CDC PLACES)	16%	23%	23%

32 measures vs. New Mexico

8 better11 too close to call13 worse

What stands out	Aragon	NM
Fewer adults with depression	15.5%	23.2%
Fewer binge drinkers	9.3%	13.7%
More adults with heart disease	14.9%	7.2%

White Mountain Regional Medical Center

47 mi away · emergency room

3 of 3

care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

Full pageAragon’s health reportOpen the page

Everyday habitsMore adults who get no exercise Hospitals & doctors nearby47 miles to an ER · White Mountain Regional Medical Center How adults are doingMore adults in fair or poor health Every CDC estimateBetter than NM on 8 of 32

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Aragon

12pages on Aragon

The big questions

HealthBetter than NM on 8 of 32 CDC measures Natural hazardsFEMA risk higher than 100% of U.S. communities · inland flooding

Out and about

Outdoors3 mi of trails · 72% conserved land PlacesLibraryReserve Public Library

The story

HistorySettled 1906 Climate86° summer highs · 18″ of snow

Day to day

NewsWeatherHandbookZIP code 87820 Town SquareNeighbors

After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Aragon; the nearest are

Western New Mexico UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Silver City78.1 mi$7,856 in-state tuition New Mexico State University-GrantsCommunity college · Public · Grants96.2 mi$2,136 in-state tuition

About 0 of every 100 Aragon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Mexico.

Prices by family income, graduation and earnings →

About Aragon

Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States

Aragon is a census-designated place on the Tularosa River in Catron County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Aragon had a population of 76. It is located 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Apache Creek.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area: 8.5 sq mi
ZIP code: 87820

Questions about Aragon

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Aragon, NM a good place to live?

Aragon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

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