Group of Laguna Indians at Paquate, New Mexico, ca.1900 (CHS-3908), c. 1900
Paguate’s story
Paguate in pictures
The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 1900 and a map from 1978 on.
Explore the history →PaguateNM
A town of 226.
Is Paguate a good place to live?
Of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Paguate. Paguate has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
226 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
BiboPaguate
Getting set up
Moving to Paguate: who provides what
Paguate is unincorporated, so Cibola County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerContinental Divide El Coop16.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLaguna Paguate water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers92% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
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 code8704087040 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 Paguate.
Natural hazards
Paguate faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesLightning
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Paguate has four seasons and hot summers
Paguate has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Paguate’s July high is 89°F, below the New Mexico town median (93°F) but above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–48°
Spring34–68°
Summer55–87°
Fall37–68°
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
Paguate stands out in New Mexico and nationally, with more of its adults who have diabetes
20% of adults have diabetes in Paguate, above both New Mexico’s towns (14%) and U.S. towns (12%). 42% of Paguate adults have obesity. Among 74 New Mexico towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Paguate.
| Paguate | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 17% | 14% |
32 measures vs. New Mexico
1 better8 too close to call23 worse
| What stands out | Paguate | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 11.5% | 15.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 30.5% | 14.2% |
Cibola General Hospital
24.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Conserved land covers 0% of Paguate
1.0 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Paguate’s trail density is 0.2 miles per square mile.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 3,109 acres
1.0 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Paguate
14pages on Paguate
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Paguate; the nearest are
New Mexico State University-GrantsCommunity college · Public · Grants25 mi$2,136 in-state tuitionUniversity of New MexicoUniversity or college · Public · Albuquerque44.4 mi$10,140 in-state tuition
College town 16 of every 100 Paguate residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Mexico.
About Paguate
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
Paguate is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cibola County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Paguate had a population of 474.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 7.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 6,148 ft
- ZIP code
- 87040
Questions about Paguate
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Paguate, NM a good place to live?
Paguate has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.