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Chical, NM
Census-designated place in Valencia County, New Mexico.
Population
141
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
174
ZIP codes
0
Chical and its ZIP codes
Chical at a glance
- Chical is about 9.9 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 Chical.
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
Chical, 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
93° / 19°F
9.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chical, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Chical
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bosque FarmsVillage | 2.1 mi | 3.9 |
| PeraltaTown | 2.9 mi | 4.4 |
| IsletaCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.7 |
| ValenciaCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2 |
| El CerroCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4.2 |
| El Cerro MissionCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Meadow LakeCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 11.6 |
| Los LunasVillage | 6.9 mi | 20.4 |
| Monterey ParkCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.6 |
| Las MaravillasCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| TomeCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 5.5 |
| South ValleyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 29 |
| Los ChavesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 11.4 |
| Pajarito MesaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 21.3 |
| AdelinoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3 |
| BelenCity | 13 mi | 19 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chical, NM in?
- Chical is in Valencia County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Chical, NM?
- About 141 people live in Chical, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chical?
- Nearby places include Bosque Farms (2.1 mi), Peralta (2.9 mi), Isleta (3.2 mi), Valencia (4.2 mi), El Cerro (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023