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VillanuevaNM

283 people live in this town, settled in 1890.

Population

283

Census survey, 2020–24

Median age

69.0

years

Is Villanueva a good place to live?

Villanueva’s average commute is 43 minutes, where New Mexico’s towns sit at 23 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. No town among the 74 in New Mexico we compare has a higher median age than Villanueva. 33% of the land in Villanueva is conserved, where New Mexico’s towns sit at 3.9% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. The biggest place to walk is Villanueva State Park, 1,134 acres with 3.7 miles of trail. Villanueva has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

283 people, and everyone knows the way

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

Nearby towns

Las Vegas · 25 mi

Getting set up

Moving to Villanueva: who provides what

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

PowerCentral New Mexico El Coop17.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA

WaterVillanueva Mdwca water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA

Internet3 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

Trash & county servicesSan Miguel CountySan Miguel County provides services here

SchoolsWest Las Vegas Public 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 codes87583, 8756087583 98% · 87560 2%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 Villanueva.

Who lives here

59% of residents are 65 or older

Villanueva: 32% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.

69median age · NM overall 39.4

VillanuevaNew MexicoUnited States

NMU.S.

Ages · share of residents

42%

Education · adults 25 and older

No diploma12%

High school8%

Some college44%

Associate’s4%

Bachelor’s27%

Graduate4%

Women and men · all residents

Somewhere between 27% and 74% women

The Census survey reached too few of Villanueva’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±23.3 points. Across New Mexico, 50.3% of residents are women.

Ages and education in Villanueva
	Villanueva	NM	U.S.
Under 10	0%	11%	11.6%
10 to 17	0%	10.7%	10.3%
18 to 24	18.7%	9.3%	9.1%
25 to 34	0%	13.2%	13.7%
35 to 44	9.9%	12.8%	13.2%
45 to 54	3.2%	11.2%	12.2%
55 to 64	9.2%	12.5%	12.7%
65 to 74	42%	11.5%	10.2%
75 and older	17%	7.8%	7%
No diploma	12.2%	12%	10.4%
High school	8.3%	25.7%	26%
Some college	43.5%	22.2%	19.1%
Associate’s	4.3%	9.2%	8.8%
Bachelor’s	27.4%	17.1%	21.6%
Graduate	4.3%	13.9%	14.1%

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Ages69 median age · 59% are 65 or older Schooling32% have a four-year degree Homes80% own their home · Homeowners

U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points

Natural hazards

Villanueva has a very high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding

On expected storm and flood damage, Villanueva sits above 89% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 82% come from inland flooding and 11% from wildfires.

89risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

Inland floodingWildfire

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What it facesVery high risk Flood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on record Past disasters17 disaster declarations · Declared for the county Get ready1.6 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Outdoors

Conserved land covers nearly a third of Villanueva

Across 1 park or preserve run 4.8 miles of trail. In Villanueva, the trail network density is 0.7 miles per square mile.

33.2%conserved

33.2%

conserved · 1,536 of 4,625 acres

4.8 mi

of trails · 0.7 per sq mi

Biggest places to walk	Trails	Acres
1. Villanueva State Park	3.7 mi	1,134

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Trail map4.8 miles of trail, mapped Pick a walk3.7 miles of trail · Villanueva State Park Conserved land33.2% conserved · 1,536 acres protected Questions“Where can I hike in Villanueva?”

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Climate

In Villanueva, expect four seasons and pleasant summers

A July afternoon gets to about 88° and a January night to 21°, and about 25 inches of snow fall in a winter.

25″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter22–50°

Spring36–68°

Summer56–87°

Fall38–69°

Oct 20

typical first frost

Apr 24

typical last frost

+1.6°

vs. the 20th-century average

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A year of weatherJuly highs 88°, January lows 21°Rain & snow25″ of snow a winter · 17 inches of rain and snow a year Heating & coolingMostly a heating bill Then and now+1.6° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

Villanueva stands out in New Mexico and nationally, with more of its adults who have diabetes

The share of adults in Villanueva who get no exercise outside work is 36%. Of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Villanueva. Against the New Mexico average, Villanueva comes out ahead on 2 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 14.

	Villanueva	Typical New Mexico town	Typical U.S. town
Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES)	34%	26%	19%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)	20%	14%	12%
No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES)	23%	16%	8.1%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)	20%	17%	14%