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La Tierra, NM
Census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
Population
315
Land area
9.8sq mi
People per sq mi
32
ZIP codes
0
La Tierra and its ZIP codes
La Tierra at a glance
- La Tierra is 84% denser than New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Fe County. PPP loans are for La Tierra.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,379
61,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,474
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.4B
FY 2026, $15,426 per person
Environment and hazard risk
La Tierra, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,038
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
388
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
12.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Tierra, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.9%
U.S. 33.3% -12.4 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
6.4%
U.S. 12.8% -6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities near La Tierra
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tano RoadCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 11.5 |
| Las CampanasCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 10.4 |
| Tesuque PuebloCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.2 |
| Tres ArroyosCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 9.2 |
| Peak PlaceCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.3 |
| TesuqueCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 5.7 |
| Agua FriaCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Santa FeCity | 6.8 mi | 52.2 |
| EncantadoCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.7 |
| Cuyamungue GrantCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.5 |
| ChupaderoCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Hyde ParkCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.1 |
| CuyamungueCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Rio en MedioCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.7 |
| ConejoCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.9 |
| JaconitaCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Tierra, NM in?
- La Tierra is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of La Tierra, NM?
- About 315 people live in La Tierra, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Tierra?
- Nearby places include Tano Road (2.2 mi), Las Campanas (3 mi), Tesuque Pueblo (4.8 mi), Tres Arroyos (5.1 mi), Peak Place (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023