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Deer Canyon, NM
Census-designated place in Torrance County, New Mexico.
Population
29
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
0
Deer Canyon and its ZIP codes
Deer Canyon at a glance
- Deer Canyon is 79% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Torrance County. PPP loans are for Deer Canyon.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,316
3,191 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,049
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $8,576 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Deer Canyon, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
812
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
120
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
12.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Deer Canyon, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
20.1%
U.S. 12.1% +8.0 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Deer Canyon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MountainairTown | 6.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Punta de AguaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| ManzanoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| WillardVillage | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| TorreonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 8.3 |
| TajiqueCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.7 |
| EstanciaTown | 27 mi | 6.2 |
| MadroneCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.1 |
| Casa ColoradaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 5.5 |
| Las NutriasCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1 |
| VeguitaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.8 |
| Rio CommunitiesCity | 29 mi | 7.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Deer Canyon, NM in?
- Deer Canyon is in Torrance County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Deer Canyon, NM?
- About 29 people live in Deer Canyon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Deer Canyon?
- Nearby places include Mountainair (6.2 mi), Punta de Agua (11 mi), Manzano (15 mi), Willard (18 mi), Torreon (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023