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La Boca, NM
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico.
Population
78
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
140
ZIP codes
0
La Boca and its ZIP codes
La Boca at a glance
- La Boca is about 8 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for La Boca.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,822
47,793 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,931
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $9,767 per person
Environment and hazard risk
La Boca, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
135
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 11°F
13.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near La Boca
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Middle MesaCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Southern Ute, COCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 16 |
| Ignacio, COTown | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Arboles, COCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| Navajo DamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 12.1 |
| Cedar HillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 9.4 |
| Bayfield, COTown | 17 mi | 2 |
| TurleyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.6 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 9.2 |
| BlancoCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.1 |
| AztecCity | 24 mi | 17.1 |
| Durango, COCity | 24 mi | 17.7 |
| North Light PlantCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.2 |
| AngusturaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4.8 |
| SullivanCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 9.8 |
| BloomfieldCity | 27 mi | 18.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Boca, NM in?
- La Boca is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of La Boca, NM?
- About 78 people live in La Boca, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Boca?
- Nearby places include Middle Mesa (4.7 mi), Southern Ute, CO (5 mi), Ignacio, CO (8.6 mi), Arboles, CO (11 mi), Navajo Dam (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023