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Elida, NM
Town in Roosevelt County, New Mexico.
Population
165
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
161
ZIP codes
0
Elida and its ZIP codes
Elida at a glance
- Elida is about 9.2 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Elida, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Roosevelt County. PPP loans are for Elida.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,224
5,870 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,570
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$111M
FY 2026, $5,809 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elida, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
511
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
107
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 25°F
16.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elida, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Elida
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DoraVillage | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| FloydVillage | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| PortalesCity | 24 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elida, NM in?
- Elida is in Roosevelt County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Elida, NM?
- About 165 people live in Elida, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elida?
- Nearby places include Dora (17 mi), Floyd (19 mi), Portales (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023