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Caballo, NM
Census-designated place in Sierra County, New Mexico.
Population
233
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
238
ZIP codes
0
Caballo and its ZIP codes
Caballo at a glance
- Caballo is about 14 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Caballo, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sierra County. PPP loans are for Caballo.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,691
3,641 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,569
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$150M
FY 2026, $12,997 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Caballo, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
403
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
27
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 29°F
10.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Caballo, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
21.6%
U.S. 12.1% +9.5 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near Caballo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OasisCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Las PalomasCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.6 |
| ArreyCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| WilliamsburgVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Elephant ButteCity | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| Truth or ConsequencesCity | 15 mi | 28 |
| GarfieldCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| HillsboroCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| Hot Springs LandingCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| SalemCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| PlacitasCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| HatchVillage | 23 mi | 3 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| RodeyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| RinconCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Caballo, NM in?
- Caballo is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Caballo, NM?
- About 233 people live in Caballo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Caballo?
- Nearby places include Oasis (3.5 mi), Las Palomas (5.6 mi), Arrey (9.2 mi), Williamsburg (9.5 mi), Elephant Butte (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023