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Soham
New Mexico›San Miguel County

SohamNM

The town, settled in 1916, counts 60 residents.

St. John's College-Santa Fe, New Mexico · Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY 4.0
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Soham, NM · St. John's College-Santa Fe, New Mexico · Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY 4.0

Population
60
Census survey, 2020–24
Land area
2 sq mi
Settled
1916
110 years ago

Is Soham a good place to live?

100% of households own their home in Soham, where New Mexico’s towns sit at 70% and U.S. towns at 73%. Soham has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

60 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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The data

Ordered by what stands out in Soham.

Natural hazards

Soham faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding

86risk score of 100

Soham’s risk rating from FEMA is 86 of 100. 68% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by wildfires at 26%.

FEMA risk score
86Very high riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingWildfire

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

In Soham, expect four seasons and pleasant summers

26″snow a winter

Expect July afternoons of 87° and January nights of 18°, with about 26 inches of snow a winter.

Typical low → high °F

Winter19–49°
Spring33–67°
Summer53–86°
Fall35–68°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 15
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

Soham stands out in New Mexico and nationally, with fewer of its adults who have been diagnosed with depression

For adults in Soham, the share who sleep under 7 hours is 31%. Only 5 of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Soham. Also worth knowing: this New Mexico town does better than the New Mexico average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 1.

SohamTypical New Mexico townTypical U.S. town
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)12%16%17%
Depression (CDC PLACES)17%23%23%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)17%14%12%
No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES)19%16%8.1%
32 measures vs. New Mexico
9 better22 too close to call1 worse
What stands outSohamNM
Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth9.2%14.2%
Fewer adults with depression16.7%23.2%
More adults with diabetes17.2%13.2%
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
25 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

0
homes sold in June

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center

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Everything we know about Soham

14pages on Soham
Getting set up

Moving to Soham: who provides what

Soham is unincorporated, so San Miguel County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerCentral New Mexico El Coop17.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSan Juan Mdwca water system2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesSan Miguel CountySan Miguel County provides services here
SchoolsPecos Independent SchoolsWhich school depends on your addressNCES
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.gov
Who runs elections hereSan Miguel County ClerkSan Miguel County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code8756587565 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 Soham; the nearest are

About Soham

Unincorporated community in New Mexico, United States

Soham is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Soham had a population of 147. The community is located near Exit 319 on Interstate 25.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
1.5 sq mi
Elevation
6,145 ft

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