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Becenti, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
235
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
251
ZIP codes
0
Becenti and its ZIP codes
Becenti at a glance
- Becenti is about 14 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Becenti.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,177
19,353 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $7,688 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Becenti, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
552
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
35
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 13°F
8.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Becenti, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
28.5%
U.S. 12.8% +15.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Becenti
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CrownpointCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 67.1 |
| Borrego PassCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 13.2 |
| Lake ValleyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.3 |
| PinedaleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10.3 |
| Brimhall NizhoniCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 16.3 |
| ThoreauCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 39.5 |
| IyanbitoCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 9.5 |
| Continental DivideCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.7 |
| Red Rock RanchCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 4.8 |
| JamestownCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.7 |
| Church RockCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 18.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Becenti, NM in?
- Becenti is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Becenti, NM?
- About 235 people live in Becenti, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Becenti?
- Nearby places include Crownpoint (6 mi), Borrego Pass (19 mi), Lake Valley (19 mi), Pinedale (20 mi), Brimhall Nizhoni (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023