Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 205, settled in 1907.
Jemez Springs’ median age is 55.2 years, where New Mexico’s towns sit at 37.2 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Among 74 New Mexico towns, just 7 have a lower July high than Jemez Springs. 15% of the land in Jemez Springs is conserved, against 3.9% in New Mexico’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Jemez Springs has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Jemez State Monument. Jemez Springs has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 223 in 1960, a peak of 413 in 1990, 198 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1890 and 4 maps from 1944 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jemez Springs, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 27, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Jemez Springs.
Adults 35 to 64 are 65% of residents (37% statewide); children under 18 are 5% of residents (22% statewide). 32% of Jemez Springs adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
Somewhere between 39% and 79% women
The Census survey reached too few of Jemez Springs’ residents to say more: its margin here is ±20.2 points. Across New Mexico, 50.3% of residents are women.
| Jemez Springs | NM | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 1.4% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 3.5% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.5% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.9% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 3.9% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 26.8% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 34.5% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.9% | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.6% | 7.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.1% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24% | 25.7% | 26% |
| Some college | 29.3% | 22.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11% | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12.2% | 17.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 19.5% | 13.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 92% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Jemez Springs since 2002.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Jemez Springs for work: only 0% work in town. 19% of residents live below the poverty line in Jemez Springs. The top destinations are Los Alamos (40%), Albuquerque (17%) and Rio Rancho (10%).
| Jemez Springs | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 21% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Jemez Springs has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Among 74 New Mexico towns, just 7 have a lower January low than Jemez Springs.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
1.9 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Santa Fe National Forest, at 468 acres. The trail density in Jemez Springs is 0.4 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jemez National Recreation Area | 0.5 mi | 457 |
| 2. Santa Fe National Forest | — | 468 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Jemez Springs beats the New Mexico average on 17 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. Among 74 New Mexico towns, just 4 have a lower share of adults who feel lonely than Jemez Springs.
| Jemez Springs | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 35% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 17% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 23% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 27% | 25% |
| What stands out | Jemez Springs | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.3% | 20.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.5% | 16.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.9% | 7.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Jemez Springs home is worth about $341,000, up 2.3% in a year, 8% above the New Mexico typical home. Jemez Springs’ median rent is $1,232 a month.
| Jemez Springs | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 89% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,232 a month | $940 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Jemez Springs. Close and well known come first.
5 mi National PreserveValles Caldera National Preserve85K visitors a year
14 mi National MonumentBandelier National Monument248K visitors a year
17 mi Park & preserveKasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
20 mi National Historical ParkManhattan Project National Historical Park56K visitors a year
32 mi Stadium & arenaRio Rancho Events Center19 mi Ski areaPajarito Mountain62 runs · 1,456 ft verticalValles Caldera National Preserve: Jesse Allen and Robert Simmon, Public domain · Bandelier National Monument: Andrew Dunn (talk · contribs), CC BY-SA 2.0 · Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument: Marshallhenrie, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Manhattan Project National Historical Park: Unknown, Public domain · Rio Rancho Events Center: Maryabm2009, CC BY-SA 4.0
None within 15 miles of Jemez Springs; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Jemez Springs residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Mexico.
Where Jemez Springs’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
Jemez Springs ( HEH-mez) is a village in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 198 at the 2020 United States census. Named for the nearby Pueblo of Jemez, the village is the site of Jemez State Monument and the headquarters of the Jemez Ranger District. The village and nearby locations in the Jemez Valley are the site of hot springs and several religious retreats.
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Jemez Springs has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
