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Hachita New Mexico
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HachitaNM

A town of 14, settled in 1882.

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Population
14
Census survey, 2020–24

Is Hachita a good place to live?

100% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Hachita, above both New Mexico’s towns (23%) and U.S. towns (29%). No town among the 74 in New Mexico we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Hachita. Hachita has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

14 people, and everyone knows the way

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

Getting set up

Moving to Hachita: who provides what

Hachita is unincorporated, so Grant County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerColumbus Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterHachita Mdwca water system2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers0% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesGrant CountyGrant County provides services here
SchoolsSilver City Consolidated 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 hereGrant County ClerkGrant County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code8804088040 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 Hachita.

Climate

In Hachita, expect four seasons and hot summers

Hachita has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. At 94°F, Hachita’s July high is near the New Mexico town median (93°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).

95°summer high

Typical low → high °F

Winter28–59°
Spring42–78°
Summer62–93°
Fall45–78°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
95°
typical summer high
Full pageHachita’s climate pageOpen the page
A year of weatherJuly highs 94°, January lows 26°Rain & snow11″ of rain a year · Rain a yearHeating & coolingBoth heating and coolingThen and now+1.6° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

A larger share of adults in Hachita have high blood pressure than in the typical New Mexico or U.S. town

43% of Hachita adults have high blood pressure. Hachita beats the New Mexico average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 16% of Hachita adults have diabetes.

HachitaNew Mexico townsU.S. towns
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)43%35%35%
Feel lonely (CDC PLACES)30%35%33%
Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES)73%69%79%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)17%17%14%
32 measures vs. New Mexico
8 better16 too close to call8 worse
What stands outHachitaNM
Fewer uninsured adults9.9%15.6%
Fewer adults facing housing insecurity10.5%16.5%
More adults with COPD10.5%6.6%
Mimbres Valley Medical Center
In Deming · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
Full pageHachita’s health reportOpen the page
Everyday habitsMore smokersHospitals & doctors nearbyMimbres Valley Medical CenterHow adults are doingFewer adults lacking emotional supportEvery CDC estimateBetter than NM on 8 of 32

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

Natural hazards

Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Hachita

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.

54risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
54Moderate riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingWildfire
Full pageHachita’s hazards pageOpen the page
What it facesModerate riskFlood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on recordPast disasters11 disaster declarations · Declared for the countyGet ready2 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Hachita

12pages on Hachita
The big questions
HealthBetter than NM on 8 of 32 CDC measuresNatural hazardsFEMA risk higher than 54% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
PlacesLibraryLordsburg-Hidalgo LibraryColleges
The story
HistorySettled 1882Climate95° summer highs
Day to day
NewsWeatherHandbookTown SquareNeighbors
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Hachita; the nearest are

Western New Mexico UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Silver City59.6 mi$7,856 in-state tuitionNew Mexico State University-Dona AnaCommunity college · Public · Las Cruces97.7 mi$2,322 in-state tuition

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

Prices by family income, graduation and earnings →

Questions about Hachita

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Hachita, NM a good place to live?

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