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Church Rock, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
1,381
Land area
18.3sq mi
People per sq mi
75
ZIP codes
0
Church Rock and its ZIP codes
Church Rock at a glance
- Church Rock is about 4.3 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,083, 45% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $39,100 (84% below New Mexico) and median rent is $780 a month.
Local data for Church Rock, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Church Rock, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,083
Poverty rate
33.7%
Median home value
$39,100
Median rent
$780/mo
Homeownership
66.7%
Bachelor's or higher
5.9%
Median age
32.1
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (14), Mexican Americans (3).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Church Rock.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,177
19,353 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $7,688 per person
How people get to work
Church Rock, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.0%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Church Rock, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
552
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
35
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
12.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Church Rock, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.1%
U.S. 33.3% +11.8 pts
Diabetes
21.0%
U.S. 12.1% +8.9 pts
Smoking
34.7%
U.S. 12.8% +21.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities near Church Rock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White CliffsCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| IyanbitoCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 9.5 |
| SundanceCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Fort WingateCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2 |
| Catalpa CanyonCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 7 |
| PinedaleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 10.3 |
| JamestownCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| GallupCity | 11 mi | 20.2 |
| GamercoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Yah-ta-heyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9 |
| McGaffeyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Rock SpringsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 12.6 |
| Brimhall NizhoniCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 16.3 |
| Continental DivideCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| PinehavenCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Church Rock, NM in?
- Church Rock is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Church Rock, NM?
- About 1,381 people live in Church Rock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Church Rock?
- Nearby places include White Cliffs (5.2 mi), Iyanbito (5.5 mi), Sundance (5.5 mi), Fort Wingate (6.9 mi), Catalpa Canyon (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023