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Haystack, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
250
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
59
ZIP codes
0
Haystack and its ZIP codes
Haystack at a glance
- Haystack is about 3.4 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Haystack.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Sep 2026, +1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,177
19,353 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $7,688 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Haystack, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
552
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
35
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 12°F
12.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Haystack, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.7%
U.S. 33.3% +12.4 pts
Diabetes
21.9%
U.S. 12.1% +9.8 pts
Smoking
38.0%
U.S. 12.8% +25.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.3%
U.S. 11.1% +9.2 pts
Cities near Haystack
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Red Rock RanchCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Bluewater VillageCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 7.5 |
| PrewittCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 13.8 |
| Homer C JonesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| BroadviewCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| Golden AcresCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| StoneridgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Las TusasCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3 |
| MilanVillage | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| Borrego PassCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 13.2 |
| BluewaterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 12.3 |
| GrantsCity | 16 mi | 14.9 |
| ThoreauCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 39.5 |
| Lobo CanyonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.3 |
| San MateoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| Mount TaylorCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Haystack, NM in?
- Haystack is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Haystack, NM?
- About 250 people live in Haystack, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Haystack?
- Nearby places include Red Rock Ranch (6.6 mi), Bluewater Village (7.4 mi), Prewitt (7.9 mi), Homer C Jones (10 mi), Broadview (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023