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Cimarron, NM
Village in Colfax County, New Mexico.
Population
701
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
331
ZIP codes
0
Cimarron and its ZIP codes
Cimarron at a glance
- Cimarron is about 19 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,324, 35% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $126,600 (49% below New Mexico) and median rent is $625 a month.
Local data for Cimarron, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cimarron, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,324
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$126,600
Median rent
$625/mo
Homeownership
74.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.4%
Median age
56.4
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (211), German Americans (124), Irish Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Colfax County. PPP loans are for Cimarron.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,900
4,228 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,638
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$112M
FY 2026, $9,008 per person
How people get to work
Cimarron, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled21.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cimarron, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
953
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
21
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
17.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cimarron, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities near Cimarron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ute ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| Eagle NestVillage | 20 mi | 4.5 |
| SpringerTown | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| MaxwellVillage | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Angel FireVillage | 21 mi | 28.4 |
| Taos Ski ValleyVillage | 30 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cimarron, NM in?
- Cimarron is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Cimarron, NM?
- About 701 people live in Cimarron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cimarron?
- Nearby places include Ute Park (11 mi), Eagle Nest (20 mi), Springer (20 mi), Maxwell (21 mi), Angel Fire (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023