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La Mesa, NM
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Population
473
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
199
ZIP codes
0
La Mesa and its ZIP codes
La Mesa at a glance
- La Mesa is about 11 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for La Mesa, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doña Ana County. PPP loans are for La Mesa.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,236
81,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,742
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $8,464 per person
Environment and hazard risk
La Mesa, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
947
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 30°F
9.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Mesa, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
18.7%
U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
23.9%
U.S. 11.1% +12.8 pts
Cities near La Mesa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.3 |
| VadoCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 3 |
| MesquiteCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.8 |
| BerinoCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.9 |
| ChamberinoCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 3.1 |
| San PabloCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.2 |
| AnthonyCity | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| TortugasCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| University ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| MesillaTown | 11 mi | 5.7 |
| Anthony, TXTown | 12 mi | 6.4 |
| La UnionCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| Vinton, TXVillage | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| Westway, TXCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| FairacresCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| Las CrucesCity | 15 mi | 76.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Mesa, NM in?
- La Mesa is in Doñan Ana County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of La Mesa, NM?
- About 473 people live in La Mesa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Mesa?
- Nearby places include San Miguel (2 mi), Vado (3.1 mi), Mesquite (3.1 mi), Berino (6.3 mi), Chamberino (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023