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Lobo Canyon, NM
Census-designated place in Cibola County, New Mexico.
Population
492
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
114
ZIP codes
0
Lobo Canyon and its ZIP codes
Lobo Canyon at a glance
- Lobo Canyon is about 6.5 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cibola County. PPP loans are for Lobo Canyon.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,188
7,268 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,397
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$218M
FY 2026, $8,032 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lobo Canyon, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
442
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
62
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 15°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lobo Canyon, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Lobo Canyon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount TaylorCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.9 |
| GrantsCity | 8.7 mi | 14.9 |
| San MateoCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2.8 |
| BroadviewCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.8 |
| MilanVillage | 10 mi | 4.4 |
| San FidelCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| Anzac VillageCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Golden AcresCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| McCartys VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| Acomita LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| San RafaelCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 15.8 |
| North Acomita VillageCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| South Acomita VillageCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Skyline-GanipaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.8 |
| CuberoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.6 |
| Bluewater VillageCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lobo Canyon, NM in?
- Lobo Canyon is in Cibola County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Lobo Canyon, NM?
- About 492 people live in Lobo Canyon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lobo Canyon?
- Nearby places include Mount Taylor (8.3 mi), Grants (8.7 mi), San Mateo (8.7 mi), Broadview (8.9 mi), Milan (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023