NMMap-doton-TseBonito, 2004
Tse Bonito’s story
Tse Bonito in pictures
Census counts: 261 in 2000, 380 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1955 on.
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93 residents make their home in this town in New Mexico.
Population
93
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$18K
Census ACS
Median age
62.4
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Tse Bonito a good place to live?
Tse Bonito’s age of the median resident is 62.4 years, above both New Mexico’s towns (37.2 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 4 of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare have a lower home-ownership rate than Tse Bonito. 27% of the land in Tse Bonito is conserved, above both New Mexico’s towns (3.9%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Tse Bonito has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
93 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Tse Bonito: who provides what
Tse Bonito is unincorporated, so McKinley County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerNavajo Tribal Utility Authority16.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesMcKinley CountyMcKinley 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 hereMcKinley County ClerkMcKinley County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code8651586515 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 Tse Bonito.
Natural hazards
Top of a very low hazard risk in Tse Bonito: inland flooding
71% of Tse Bonito’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 18%. On expected storm and flood damage, Tse Bonito sits below 83% of U.S. communities.
17risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesLightning
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Christian School PrivateLargest elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 64 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Outdoors
Conservation land takes up nearly a quarter of Tse Bonito
Only 5 of the 71 New Mexico towns we compare have a lower trail network density than Tse Bonito. 1.5 miles of trail.
26.6%conserved
26.6%
conserved · 1,154 of 4,342 acres
1.5 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Tse Bonito: four seasons and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 17°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a winter.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–45°
Spring32–63°
Summer52–84°
Fall35–65°
Sep 28
typical first frost
May 29
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
More of Tse Bonito’s adults worry about having enough food than in the typical New Mexico or U.S. town
In Tse Bonito, 44% of adults have obesity. Of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Tse Bonito. 33% of adults in Tse Bonito smoke cigarettes; 21% have diabetes. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Tse Bonito is ahead of New Mexico on 1 and behind on 24.
| Tse Bonito | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 26% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 14% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 16% | 17% |
32 measures vs. New Mexico
1 better7 too close to call24 worse
| What stands out | Tse Bonito | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 28.2% | 11.2% |
Gallup Indian Medical Center
18.2 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 Tse Bonito
16pages on Tse Bonito
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Tse Bonito; the nearest are
University of New Mexico-Gallup CampusCommunity college · Public · Gallup18.6 mi$2,906 in-state tuitionDine CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Tsaile, AZ46.2 mi$1,410 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Tse Bonito residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Mexico.
About Tse Bonito
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
Tse Bonito (Navajo: Tsé Binííʼtóhí) is a census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the greater Window Rock, Arizona, population center, and seat of the Navajo Nation government. The population was 380 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 6,824 ft
Questions about Tse Bonito
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Tse Bonito, NM a good place to live?
Tse Bonito has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.