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Candy Kitchen, NM
Census-designated place in Cibola County, New Mexico.
Population
180
Land area
13sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
0
Candy Kitchen and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cibola County. PPP loans are for Candy Kitchen.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,188
7,268 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,397
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$218M
FY 2026, $8,032 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Candy Kitchen, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
442
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
62
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 14°F
13.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Candy Kitchen, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
21.3%
U.S. 12.1% +9.2 pts
Smoking
22.1%
U.S. 12.8% +9.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Candy Kitchen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PinehillCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.5 |
| Mountain ViewCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.1 |
| El Morro ValleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 13.3 |
| RamahCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 12.3 |
| TimberlakeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 16 |
| Fence LakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3 |
| Black RockCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| Zuni PuebloCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 12.6 |
| SagarCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.9 |
| VanderwagenCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Candy Kitchen, NM in?
- Candy Kitchen is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Candy Kitchen, NM?
- About 180 people live in Candy Kitchen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Candy Kitchen?
- Nearby places include Pinehill (4.2 mi), Mountain View (8.9 mi), El Morro Valley (12 mi), Ramah (15 mi), Timberlake (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023