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Crystal, NM
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico.
Population
287
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
63
ZIP codes
0
Crystal and its ZIP codes
Crystal at a glance
- Crystal is about 3.6 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Crystal, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Crystal.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,822
47,793 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,931
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $9,767 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Crystal, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
135
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 14°F
11.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crystal, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
19.4%
U.S. 12.1% +7.3 pts
Smoking
27.7%
U.S. 12.8% +14.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Crystal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NavajoCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.3 |
| Sawmill, AZCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.2 |
| NaschittiCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| TohatchiCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.5 |
| Fort Defiance, AZCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.4 |
| Sheep SpringsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.1 |
| NakaibitoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7 |
| Sehili, AZCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Tsaile, AZCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6 |
| NewcombCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 9.7 |
| Window Rock, AZCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 5.3 |
| St. Michaels, AZCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.8 |
| Tse BonitoCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 6.8 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 9 |
| Brimhall NizhoniCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 16.3 |
| Del Muerto, AZCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crystal, NM in?
- Crystal is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Crystal, NM?
- About 287 people live in Crystal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crystal?
- Nearby places include Navajo (8.6 mi), Sawmill, AZ (13 mi), Naschitti (18 mi), Tohatchi (19 mi), Fort Defiance, AZ (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023