PinedaleNM
A town of 575.
Is Pinedale a good place to live?
11% of the land in Pinedale is conserved, against 3.9% in New Mexico’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Pinedale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
575 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Pinedale: who provides what
Pinedale is unincorporated, so McKinley County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Pinedale.
The biggest natural risk in Pinedale is inland flooding, at a very low overall level
Of the losses FEMA expects in Pinedale, 52% come from inland flooding and 32% from cold waves. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 81% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Pinedale stands out in New Mexico and nationally, with more of its residents who live below the poverty line
The top destinations are Gallup (44%), Crownpoint (8%) and Farmington (4%). Among 74 New Mexico towns, just 3 have a higher average trip to work than Pinedale. Half of commuters travel less than 18 miles.
| Pinedale | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 57% | 21% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 35 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The climate in Pinedale brings four seasons and pleasant summers
The town’s July high stands at 86°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In Pinedale, 11.3% of the land is conserved
Pinedale’s trail network density is 0.9 miles per square mile, where New Mexico’s towns sit at 1.0 and U.S. towns at 0.4.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
A larger share of adults have diabetes in Pinedale than in most of New Mexico or the rest of the country
For adults in Pinedale, the share who sleep under 7 hours is 43%. No town among the 74 in New Mexico we compare has a higher share of adults who have obesity than Pinedale. CDC measures, 32 in all: Pinedale beats New Mexico on 1 and trails on 24. Also worth knowing: among 74 New Mexico towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Pinedale.
| Pinedale | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 26% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 14% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 16% | 17% |
| What stands out | Pinedale | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 31.1% | 11% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Pinedale
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Pinedale; the nearest are
About 7 of every 100 Pinedale residents are enrolled in college, about the same as New Mexico.
100% of working residents leave Pinedale for work
Where Pinedale’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Pinedale
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pinedale, NM a good place to live?
Pinedale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.