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Indian Hills, NM

Census-designated place in Torrance County, New Mexico.

Population

622

Land area

5.7sq mi

People per sq mi

109

ZIP codes

0

Indian Hills and its ZIP codes

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Indian Hills at a glance

  • Indian Hills is about 6.2 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • The median household income is $42,222, 34% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,800 (42% below New Mexico).

Local data for Indian Hills, NM

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Indian Hills, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$42,222

Poverty rate

21.2%

Median home value

$143,800

Homeownership

91.7%

Bachelor's or higher

13.2%

Median age

37.2

Average commute

36.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (201), Mexican Americans (174), German Americans (144).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Torrance County. PPP loans are for Indian Hills.

Details

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

Torrance County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Indian Hills, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.5%
  • Carpooled13.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 36.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Indian Hills, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

88° / 15°F

12.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Indian Hills, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.4%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

14.4%

U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts

Smoking

16.4%

U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.9%

U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts

Cities near Indian Hills

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Manzano SpringsCensus-designated place5.7 mi2.3
MoriartyCity5.9 mi6.9
ChililiCensus-designated place7.9 mi1
McIntoshCensus-designated place8 mi23.3
BartonCensus-designated place8.7 mi9.2
Thunder MountainCensus-designated place9.5 mi4.4
Ponderosa PineCensus-designated place11 mi8
SedilloCensus-designated place11 mi2.7
EdgewoodTown11 mi56.8
CedroCensus-designated place12 mi5.4
Cedar GroveCensus-designated place14 mi12.8
TijerasVillage15 mi1.1
Sandia KnollsCensus-designated place15 mi2.8
StanleyCensus-designated place16 mi6.2
EstanciaTown16 mi6.2
Cedar CrestCensus-designated place16 mi3.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Indian Hills, NM in?
Indian Hills is in Torrance County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Indian Hills, NM?
About 622 people live in Indian Hills, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Indian Hills?
Nearby places include Manzano Springs (5.7 mi), Moriarty (5.9 mi), Chilili (7.9 mi), McIntosh (8 mi), Barton (8.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023