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Cliff, NM
Census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico.
Population
106
Land area
10.3sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
0
Cliff and its ZIP codes
Cliff at a glance
- Cliff is 41% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Cliff, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Cliff.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,483
9,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,768
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$364M
FY 2026, $12,922 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cliff, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
909
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
42
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 20°F
14.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cliff, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.3%
U.S. 33.3% -3.0 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Cliff
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GilaCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 9.4 |
| BuckhornCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 4.6 |
| RedrockCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Little Walnut VillageCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.9 |
| Pinos AltosCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| Silver CityTown | 24 mi | 10.1 |
| TyroneCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| Trout ValleyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| RosedaleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.8 |
| PleasantonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake RobertsCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| Arenas ValleyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.1 |
| Lake Roberts HeightsCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| Gila Hot SpringsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.7 |
| VirdenVillage | 29 mi | 0.2 |
| GlenwoodCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cliff, NM in?
- Cliff is in Grant County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Cliff, NM?
- About 106 people live in Cliff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cliff?
- Nearby places include Gila (2.8 mi), Buckhorn (6.4 mi), Redrock (20 mi), Little Walnut Village (22 mi), Pinos Altos (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023