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Buckhorn, NM
Census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico.
Population
76
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
16
ZIP codes
0
Buckhorn and its ZIP codes
Local data for Buckhorn, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Buckhorn.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,483
9,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,768
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$364M
FY 2026, $12,922 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Buckhorn, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
909
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
42
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 20°F
14.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buckhorn, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.4%
U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Buckhorn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CliffCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 10.3 |
| GilaCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 9.4 |
| PleasantonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| GlenwoodCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| RedrockCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| MogollonCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.8 |
| AlmaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.3 |
| Little Walnut VillageCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 5.9 |
| Trout ValleyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.2 |
| VirdenVillage | 29 mi | 0.2 |
| Pinos AltosCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buckhorn, NM in?
- Buckhorn is in Grant County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Buckhorn, NM?
- About 76 people live in Buckhorn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buckhorn?
- Nearby places include Cliff (6.4 mi), Gila (8.9 mi), Pleasanton (20 mi), Glenwood (23 mi), Redrock (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023