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Casa Colorada, NM
Census-designated place in Valencia County, New Mexico.
Population
351
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
64
ZIP codes
0
Casa Colorada and its ZIP codes
Casa Colorada at a glance
- Casa Colorada is about 3.6 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Valencia County. PPP loans are for Casa Colorada.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Sep 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,401
17,864 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,865
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$500M
FY 2026, $6,567 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Casa Colorada, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
476
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2,142
6.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 19°F
8.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Casa Colorada, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.8%
U.S. 11.1% +6.7 pts
Cities near Casa Colorada
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MadroneCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 3.1 |
| VeguitaCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.8 |
| PueblitosCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.1 |
| JaralesCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 8.7 |
| Las NutriasCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1 |
| Rio CommunitiesCity | 6.3 mi | 7.7 |
| AbeytasCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.2 |
| SausalCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.2 |
| AdelinoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3 |
| BelenCity | 11 mi | 19 |
| TomeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| Los ChavesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 11.4 |
| Las MaravillasCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Monterey ParkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| El CerroCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| La JoyaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Casa Colorada, NM in?
- Casa Colorada is in Valencia County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Casa Colorada, NM?
- About 351 people live in Casa Colorada, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Casa Colorada?
- Nearby places include Madrone (1.7 mi), Veguita (3.1 mi), Pueblitos (4 mi), Jarales (4.1 mi), Las Nutrias (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023