Laguna Pueblo · National Register of Historic Places
Laguna’s story
327 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1943.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1699Laguna is founded
LagunaNM
A regional job hub with 321 jobs.
1 bordering townMap →
Is Laguna a good place to live?
29% of residents live below the poverty line in Laguna, above both New Mexico’s towns (21%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). No town among the 74 in New Mexico we compare has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Laguna. Laguna’s trail network density is 1.8 miles per square mile, above both New Mexico’s towns (1.0) and U.S. towns (0.4). Laguna has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Laguna Pueblo. Laguna has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Laguna stand out
Where Laguna beats most towns.
Getting set up
Moving to Laguna: who provides what
Laguna is unincorporated, so Cibola County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerContinental Divide El Coop16.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLaguna Valley water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesCibola CountyCibola County provides services here
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 hereCibola County ClerkCibola County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP codes87026, 8703887026 76% · 87038 24%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 Laguna.
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than New Mexico overall
Among adults 25 and older, 24% have a four-year degree or more, against 31% across New Mexico. The midpoint age in Laguna is 54.6 years.
54.6median age · NM 39.4
| Laguna | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.6 years | 37.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 24% | 23% | 29% |
LagunaNew MexicoUnited States
Ages · share of residents
60%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma0%
High school61%
Some college0%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s0%
Graduate24%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 26% and 62% women
The Census survey reached too few of Laguna’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±18.1 points. Across New Mexico, 50.3% of residents are women.
| Laguna | NM | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.3% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 0% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 0.9% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 59.9% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 37.9% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 0% | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 0% | 7.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 60.7% | 25.7% | 26% |
| Some college | 0% | 22.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15.2% | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 0% | 17.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 24.1% | 13.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Schools
The schools Laguna’s kids attend
One of its 2 schools is below, with the reason it’s listed. Laguna Elementary School runs its public schools. The 2 public schools in Laguna teach 338 students between them.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 220 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Laguna has 1.9 jobs for every working resident, and 292 people commute in
For half of commuters, work is under 16 miles away. 17% of working residents work locally in Laguna. The top destinations are Albuquerque (10%), Mesita (10%) and Skyline-Ganipa (10%).
17%work in town
Where working residents work
In Laguna17%
Albuquerque10%
Mesita10%
Skyline-Ganipa10%
Grants7%
16 mi
median commute distance
321
jobs based in Laguna
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
High risk in Laguna, with inland flooding at the top
Laguna’s FEMA risk score stands at 73 of 100. Expected losses in Laguna break down as 72% from inland flooding and 11% from cold waves.
73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesLightning
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–50°
Spring36–70°
Summer56–89°
Fall38–70°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 13
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults sleep under 7 hours in Laguna than in most of New Mexico or the rest of the country
Two figures for adults in Laguna: 22% report frequent mental distress, 22% report frequent physical distress. Among 74 New Mexico towns, just one has a higher share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Laguna. What’s more, in Laguna, nearly a third of adults get no exercise outside work. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Laguna is ahead of New Mexico on 1 and behind on 22.
| Laguna | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 17% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 34% | 36% |
32 measures vs. New Mexico
1 better9 too close to call22 worse
| What stands out | Laguna | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 11.3% | 15.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 30.5% | 14.2% |
Cibola General Hospital
25.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 6,086 acres
17 mi
of trails · 1.8 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Laguna
17pages on Laguna
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Laguna; the nearest are
New Mexico State University-GrantsCommunity college · Public · Grants26.3 mi$2,136 in-state tuitionUniversity of New MexicoUniversity or college · Public · Albuquerque44.3 mi$10,140 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Laguna residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Mexico.
Small town
459 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
ParajeLaguna
About Laguna
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
Laguna is a census-designated place (CDP) on the Laguna Pueblo in Cibola County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Laguna had a population of 1,282. It is located approximately 47 miles west of Albuquerque. Laguna was founded in 1699, making it the most recent of the New Mexican pueblos. The people of Laguna Pueblo speak Western Keresan. Laguna is home to an annual feast to Saint Joseph .
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 11 sq mi
- Elevation
- 5,807 ft
- ZIP code
- 87026
- Area code
- 505
Questions about Laguna
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Laguna, NM a good place to live?
Laguna has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.