Rt66newkirk, 2006
Newkirk’s story
116 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and 2 maps from 1954 on.
- 1910Newkirk is settled
NewkirkNM
Settled in 1910, this town now has 32 residents.
Photo: JBAkin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Is Newkirk a good place to live?
100% of residents live below the poverty line in Newkirk, above both New Mexico’s towns (21%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Newkirk. Newkirk has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
32 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Newkirk.
Natural hazards
Top of a very high hazard risk in Newkirk: inland flooding
82risk score of 100
Nearly four fifths of Newkirk’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by wildfires at 11%. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in just over four fifths of U.S. communities.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers: that is Newkirk’s year
15″snow a winter
The town’s peak summer temperature is 93°F.
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–54°
Spring40–73°
Summer61–91°
Fall43–73°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Newkirk stands out in New Mexico and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
For adults in Newkirk, the share who have diabetes is 18%. Against the New Mexico average, Newkirk comes out ahead on 2 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 13. Among 74 New Mexico towns, just 4 have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Newkirk.
| Newkirk | Typical New Mexico town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 13% | 16% |
32 measures vs. New Mexico
2 better17 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Newkirk | NM |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 64.6% | 57.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.2% | 73.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.4% | 6.6% |
Guadalupe County Hospital
25.7 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 Newkirk
13pages on Newkirk
The big questions
Out and about
Getting set up
Moving to Newkirk: who provides what
Newkirk is unincorporated, so Guadalupe County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerFarmers Electric Coop13.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesGuadalupe CountyGuadalupe 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 hereGuadalupe County ClerkGuadalupe County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code8841788417 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.
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Newkirk; the nearest are
Mesalands Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Tucumcari31.1 mi$2,136 in-state tuitionNew Mexico Highlands UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Las Vegas64.9 mi$7,416 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Newkirk residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Mexico.
About Newkirk
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
Newkirk is a census-designated place in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States. The community is located at the junction of Interstate 40 and New Mexico State Road 129; historic U.S. Route 66 also passes through the community. Its population was 8 as of the 2020 census. Newkirk has a post office serving ZIP Code 88431.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,560 ft
- ZIP code
- 88431
Questions about Newkirk
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Is Newkirk, NM a good place to live?
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