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Chili, NM

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

Population

209

Land area

3.3sq mi

People per sq mi

64

ZIP codes

0

Chili and its ZIP codes

Full map

Chili at a glance

  • Chili is about 3.6 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 Chili.

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

Chili, 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 Chili, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.3%

U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts

Diabetes

16.9%

U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts

Smoking

10.8%

U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

20.0%

U.S. 11.1% +8.9 pts

Cities near Chili

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
El DuendeCensus-designated place2.6 mi1.5
HernandezCensus-designated place3.6 mi1.7
ChamitaCensus-designated place4 mi3.9
PueblitoCensus-designated place4.8 mi0.6
MedanalesCensus-designated place5 mi3.2
San JoseCensus-designated place5.4 mi1.8
AlcaldeCensus-designated place5.6 mi0.5
La VillitaCensus-designated place5.9 mi1.4
Los LucerosCensus-designated place6.6 mi1.6
Ohkay OwingehCensus-designated place6.8 mi3.8
EspañolaCity8.4 mi8.2
LydenCensus-designated place8.5 mi2.2
Santa Clara PuebloCensus-designated place9.6 mi2
Santa CruzCensus-designated place10 mi0.6
CanovaCensus-designated place10 mi0.8
CuartelezCensus-designated place11 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Chili, NM in?
Chili is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Chili, NM?
About 209 people live in Chili, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Chili?
Nearby places include El Duende (2.6 mi), Hernandez (3.6 mi), Chamita (4 mi), Pueblito (4.8 mi), Medanales (5 mi).

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