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Apache Creek, NM
Census-designated place in Catron County, New Mexico.
Population
22
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
0
Apache Creek and its ZIP codes
Apache Creek at a glance
- Apache Creek is 85% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Catron County. PPP loans are for Apache Creek.
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Sep 2026, +1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,280
690 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,531
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59.4M
FY 2026, $16,611 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Apache Creek, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
432
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 17°F
16.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Apache Creek, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
20.9%
U.S. 12.1% +8.8 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Apache Creek
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CruzvilleCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.6 |
| AragonCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 8.5 |
| ReserveVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Middle FriscoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| RiversCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| Lower FriscoCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| Rancho GrandeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| LunaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.6 |
| Escudilla BonitaCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 12.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Apache Creek, NM in?
- Apache Creek is in Catron County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Apache Creek, NM?
- About 22 people live in Apache Creek, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Apache Creek?
- Nearby places include Cruzville (4.6 mi), Aragon (7.2 mi), Reserve (13 mi), Middle Frisco (14 mi), Rivers (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023