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Some 79 people live in this town, in New Mexico.

Population

Census survey, 2020–24

Is Capulin a good place to live?

Capulin’s midpoint age is 66.8 years, above both New Mexico’s towns (37.2 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only one of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Capulin. Capulin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

79 people, and everyone knows the way

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

Nearby towns

Folsom · 8 mi Des Moines · 9 mi Branson · 20 mi Grenville · 24 mi

Mountain scene near Capulin, New Mexico, 1939

Capulin’s story

Capulin in pictures

The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1939 and a map from 1972 on.

Explore the history →

Getting set up

Moving to Capulin: who provides what

Capulin is unincorporated, so Union County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerSpringer Electric Coop22.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA

WaterCapulin Mdwca water system9 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA

Internet2 providers0% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

Trash & county servicesUnion CountyUnion County provides services here

SchoolsDes Moines Municipal 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 hereUnion County ClerkUnion County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025

ZIP codes88414, 8841888414 62% · 88418 38%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 Capulin.

Natural hazards

Capulin has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from drought

In Capulin, the FEMA risk score is 75 of 100. Expected losses in Capulin break down as 37% from drought and 21% from wildfires.

75risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

DroughtWildfireInland flooding

Full pageCapulin’s hazards pageOpen the page

What it facesHigh risk Flood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on record Past disasters5 disaster declarations · Declared for the county Get ready160 events a year, on average · Ready for drought

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

A typical July afternoon in Capulin is cooler than in the typical New Mexico or U.S. town

Capulin brings chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 15° and about 41 inches of snow falls in a winter.

41″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter16–45°

Spring30–62°

Summer51–81°

Fall33–64°

Oct 1

typical first frost

May 17

typical last frost

+1.0°

vs. the 20th-century average

Full pageCapulin’s climate pageOpen the page

A year of weatherJuly highs 83°, January lows 15°Rain & snow41″ of snow a winter · 17 inches of rain and snow a year Heating & coolingMostly a heating bill Then and now+1.0° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

Capulin stands out in New Mexico and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure

For adults in Capulin, the share who report frequent mental distress is 15%. Only 5 of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Capulin. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Capulin is ahead of New Mexico on 5 and behind on 9.

	Capulin	New Mexico towns	U.S. towns
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)	18%	14%	12%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)	10%	13%	16%
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)	45%	35%	35%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)	19%	17%	14%