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Gila, NM
Census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico.
Population
366
Land area
9.4sq mi
People per sq mi
39
ZIP codes
0
Gila and its ZIP codes
Gila at a glance
- Gila is about 2.2 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Gila, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Gila.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +1.0 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
Gila, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gila, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Gila
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CliffCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 10.3 |
| BuckhornCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Little Walnut VillageCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.9 |
| RedrockCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Pinos AltosCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Silver CityTown | 21 mi | 10.1 |
| TyroneCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| RosedaleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| Trout ValleyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake RobertsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| Arenas ValleyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.1 |
| Lake Roberts HeightsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| Santa ClaraVillage | 27 mi | 2 |
| Gila Hot SpringsCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.7 |
| White SignalCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6.4 |
| BayardCity | 29 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gila, NM in?
- Gila is in Grant County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Gila, NM?
- About 366 people live in Gila, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gila?
- Nearby places include Cliff (2.8 mi), Buckhorn (8.9 mi), Little Walnut Village (19 mi), Redrock (20 mi), Pinos Altos (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023