Catalpa CanyonNM
Some 302 people live in this town, in New Mexico.
Is Catalpa Canyon a good place to live?
Catalpa Canyon’s median age is 12.6 years, below both the New Mexico town median (37.2 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 74 New Mexico towns, just 7 have a lower January low than Catalpa Canyon. Catalpa Canyon’s trail density is 1.9 miles per square mile, against 1.0 in New Mexico’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Catalpa Canyon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
302 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Catalpa Canyon: who provides what
Catalpa Canyon 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 Catalpa Canyon.
The FEMA risk score in Catalpa Canyon is lower than in most of New Mexico or the rest of the country
60% of Catalpa Canyon’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 20%. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 98% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
About two in three of Catalpa Canyon’s working residents commute to Gallup
The top destinations are Gallup (65%), Crownpoint (5%) and Albuquerque (3%). 12% of residents live below the poverty line in Catalpa Canyon.
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Catalpa Canyon
Its peak summer temperature comes in at 87°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Catalpa Canyon is
Against the New Mexico average, Catalpa Canyon comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 13. Among adults in the town, 20% smoke cigarettes. Two figures for adults here: 69% had a checkup this year, 18% report frequent physical distress.
| Catalpa Canyon | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 69% | 69% | 79% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 23% | 14% |
| What stands out | Catalpa Canyon | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 11.9% | 15.6% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 16.5% | 11.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
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Everything we know about Catalpa Canyon
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Catalpa Canyon
About 2 of every 100 Catalpa Canyon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Mexico.
100% of working residents leave Catalpa Canyon for work
Where Catalpa Canyon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Catalpa Canyon
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
Catalpa Canyon is a census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 161.
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- Area
- 7.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 6,713 ft
Questions about Catalpa Canyon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Catalpa Canyon, NM a good place to live?
Catalpa Canyon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Some 302 people live in this town, in New Mexico.