Corona, New Mexico, 2008
Corona’s story
124 years in pictures
Census counts: 530 in 1950, 129 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1954 on.
- 1902Corona is settled
CoronaNM
With 128 residents, this town was settled in 1902.
Photo: AllenS · Public domain
Population
128
2025 Census estimate · −1.5% since 2020
Median home value
$88K
Census ACS
Median age
29.6
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Corona a good place to live?
Corona’s typical July afternoon high is 85°F, against 93°F in New Mexico’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Corona has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
128 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Corona: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Corona, and how to reach them.
PowerCentral New Mexico El Coop17.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCorona Water System6 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Corona’s trash rules yet
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.govWho runs elections hereLincoln County ClerkLincoln County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code8831888318 100%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 Corona.
Schools
The schools Corona’s kids attend
The Corona school district runs its public schools. Its two schools are below. The 2 public schools in Corona teach 102 students between them.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corona ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 62 | A |
| Corona HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 40 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Corona has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
68% of Corona’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by wildfires at 21%. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 78% of U.S. communities. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2022.
78risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireLightning
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Corona has four seasons and pleasant summers
July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 21° and about 28 inches of snow falls in a winter.
28″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–48°
Spring35–66°
Summer54–84°
Fall38–66°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Corona stands out in New Mexico and nationally: a larger share of its adults have high blood pressure
The share of adults in Corona who worry about having enough food: 19%. Among 74 New Mexico towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Corona. In Corona, 19% of adults report frequent physical distress, and 18% have diabetes. The town beats the New Mexico average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| Corona | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 13% | 16% |
32 measures vs. New Mexico
6 better16 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Corona | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 11.4% | 15.6% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 13.2% | 16.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.8% | 6.6% |
Lincoln County Medical Center
64.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Corona
14pages on Corona
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Corona; the nearest are
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Ruidoso62.6 mi$1,372 in-state tuitionNew Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologyUniversity or college · Public · Socorro75.9 mi$9,476 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Corona residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Mexico.
About Corona
Village in New Mexico, United States
Corona is a village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States, located along U.S. Route 54. The population was 129 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1903
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 6,690 ft
- ZIP code
- 88318
- Area code
- 505
Questions about Corona
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Corona, NM a good place to live?
Corona has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.