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Canova, NM

Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

Population

452

Land area

0.8sq mi

People per sq mi

535

ZIP codes

0

Canova and its ZIP codes

Full map

Canova at a glance

  • Canova is about 31 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rio Arriba County. PPP loans are for Canova.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,458

9,536 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,455

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$321M

FY 2026, $7,948 per person

Rio Arriba County economyFederal spending

Environment and hazard risk

Canova, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

697

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

147

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 15°F

11.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Canova, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.8%

U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts

Diabetes

12.3%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

10.5%

U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

18.7%

U.S. 11.1% +7.6 pts

Cities near Canova

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
VelardeCensus-designated place1.3 mi2.6
LydenCensus-designated place2 mi2.2
Los LucerosCensus-designated place4.6 mi1.6
La VillitaCensus-designated place5.8 mi1.4
DixonCensus-designated place6.8 mi11.5
AlcaldeCensus-designated place6.9 mi0.5
PueblitoCensus-designated place8.4 mi0.6
Ohkay OwingehCensus-designated place9.2 mi3.8
ChamitaCensus-designated place9.3 mi3.9
El DuendeCensus-designated place10 mi1.5
ChiliCensus-designated place10 mi3.3
MedanalesCensus-designated place11 mi3.2
Ojo CalienteCensus-designated place11 mi2.6
San JoseCensus-designated place11 mi1.8
Ojo SarcoCensus-designated place11 mi3.4
HernandezCensus-designated place11 mi1.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Canova, NM in?
Canova is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Canova, NM?
About 452 people live in Canova, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Canova?
Nearby places include Velarde (1.3 mi), Lyden (2 mi), Los Luceros (4.6 mi), La Villita (5.8 mi), Dixon (6.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023