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Chamisal, NM
Census-designated place in Taos County, New Mexico.
Population
300
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
183
ZIP codes
0
Chamisal and its ZIP codes
Chamisal at a glance
- Chamisal is about 10 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taos County. PPP loans are for Chamisal.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,611
10,996 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,449
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $9,039 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Chamisal, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
493
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
96
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
12.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chamisal, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
19.7%
U.S. 12.1% +7.6 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
19.0%
U.S. 11.1% +7.9 pts
Cities near Chamisal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rio LucioCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Picuris PuebloCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.5 |
| PeñascoCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.2 |
| VaditoCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.9 |
| Ojo SarcoCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 3.4 |
| DixonCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 11.5 |
| TruchasCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.9 |
| VelardeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| CordovaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| CanovaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| TalpaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Ranchos de TaosCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| Rio ChiquitoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| LydenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| ChimayoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.7 |
| Los LucerosCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chamisal, NM in?
- Chamisal is in Taos County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Chamisal, NM?
- About 300 people live in Chamisal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chamisal?
- Nearby places include Rio Lucio (1.8 mi), Picuris Pueblo (2.7 mi), Peñasco (3 mi), Vadito (4 mi), Ojo Sarco (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023