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YoungsvilleNM

The town was settled in 1913 and has 44 residents today.

Population

Census survey, 2020–24

Median age

79.2

years

Land area

1 sq mi

Settled

1913

113 years ago

Is Youngsville a good place to live?

No town among the 74 in New Mexico we compare has a higher home-ownership rate than Youngsville. Youngsville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

44 people, and everyone knows the way

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

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Youngsville.

Natural hazards

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

84risk score of 100

Youngsville’s risk rating from FEMA works out to 84 of 100. Expected losses in Youngsville break down as 80% from inland flooding and 12% from wildfires.

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 disasters14 disaster declarations · Declared for the county Get ready1.2 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Youngsville’s year

21″snow a winter

Youngsville’s midsummer high is 87°F, where New Mexico’s towns sit at 93°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.

Typical low → high °F

Winter16–45°

Spring31–64°

Summer50–85°

Fall33–66°

Oct 16

typical first frost

Apr 29

typical last frost

+1.4°

vs. the 20th-century average

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A year of weatherJuly highs 87°, January lows 14°Rain & snow21″ of snow a winter · 11 inches of rain and snow a year Heating & coolingMostly a heating bill Then and now+1.4° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

Youngsville stands out in New Mexico and nationally: a smaller share of its adults binge drink

Among adults in Youngsville, 29% say their health is fair or poor, above both New Mexico’s towns (26%) and U.S. towns (19%). 31% of Youngsville adults sleep under 7 hours. Only 5 of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare have a lower share of adults who feel lonely than Youngsville. Across all 32 CDC measures, Youngsville beats New Mexico on 4 and trails on 11.

	Youngsville	Typical New Mexico town	Typical U.S. town
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)	19%	14%	12%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)	9.7%	13%	16%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)	19%	17%	14%
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)	43%	35%	35%

32 measures vs. New Mexico

4 better17 too close to call11 worse

What stands out	Youngsville	NM
Fewer binge drinkers	9.7%	13.7%
More adults getting a yearly checkup	76.4%	69%
More adults with diabetes	19.4%	13.2%

Los Alamos Medical Center

25.6 mi away · emergency room

3 of 3

care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

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Everyday habitsFewer binge drinkers Hospitals & doctors nearby25.6 miles to an ER · Los Alamos Medical Center How adults are doingMore adults in frequent physical distress Every CDC estimateBetter than NM on 4 of 32

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

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Youngsville

13pages on Youngsville

The big questions

HealthBetter than NM on 4 of 32 CDC measures Natural hazardsFEMA risk higher than 84% of U.S. communities · inland flooding

Out and about

PlacesAttractions26 nearby · Valles Caldera National Preserve 13 mi LibraryPueblo De Abiquiu Library & Cultural Center Colleges

The story

HistorySettled 1913 Climate87° summer highs · 21″ of snow

Day to day

NewsWeatherHandbookZIP code 87064 Town SquareNeighbors

Getting set up

Moving to Youngsville: who provides what

Youngsville is unincorporated, so Rio Arriba County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerJemez Mountains Elec Coop15.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA

WaterYoungsville Mdwca water system15 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA

Internet2 providers90% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

Trash & county servicesRio Arriba CountyRio Arriba County provides services here

SchoolsJemez Mountain 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 hereRio Arriba County ClerkRio Arriba County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Mar 2023

ZIP code8706487064 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 Youngsville; the nearest are

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos CampusCommunity college · Public · Los Alamos25.4 mi$2,214 in-state tuition Northern New Mexico CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Espanola30 mi$6,400 in-state tuition

About 0 of every 100 Youngsville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Mexico.

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About Youngsville

Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States

Youngsville is a census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 44 as of the 2020 census. Youngsville has a post office with ZIP code 87064. New Mexico State Road 96 passes through the community.

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Area: 0.9 sq mi
Elevation: 6,863 ft
ZIP code: 87064

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