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Lake Valley, NM
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico.
Population
83
Land area
8.3sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
0
Lake Valley and its ZIP codes
Lake Valley at a glance
- Lake Valley is 43% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Lake Valley, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Lake Valley.
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
Lake Valley, 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
90° / 13°F
8.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake Valley, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
20.4%
U.S. 12.1% +8.3 pts
Smoking
30.2%
U.S. 12.8% +17.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
Cities near Lake Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BecentiCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| CrownpointCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 67.1 |
| NageeziCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 14.1 |
| NaschittiCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.5 |
| Sheep SpringsCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake Valley, NM in?
- Lake Valley is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Lake Valley, NM?
- About 83 people live in Lake Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake Valley?
- Nearby places include Becenti (19 mi), Crownpoint (25 mi), Nageezi (25 mi), Naschitti (29 mi), Sheep Springs (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023