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Lyden, NM

Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

Population

0

Land area

2.2sq mi

ZIP codes

0

Lyden and its ZIP codes

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Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rio Arriba County. PPP loans are for Lyden.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,458

9,536 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,455

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$321M

FY 2026, $7,948 per person

Rio Arriba County economyFederal spending

Environment and hazard risk

Lyden, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

697

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

147

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 15°F

11.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lyden, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.3%

U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts

Diabetes

16.9%

U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts

Smoking

10.3%

U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

20.7%

U.S. 11.1% +9.6 pts

Cities near Lyden

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CanovaCensus-designated place2 mi0.8
VelardeCensus-designated place3.2 mi2.6
Los LucerosCensus-designated place3.2 mi1.6
La VillitaCensus-designated place4.3 mi1.4
AlcaldeCensus-designated place5.5 mi0.5
PueblitoCensus-designated place6.9 mi0.6
ChamitaCensus-designated place7.7 mi3.9
Ohkay OwingehCensus-designated place8 mi3.8
El DuendeCensus-designated place8.2 mi1.5
ChiliCensus-designated place8.5 mi3.3
DixonCensus-designated place8.8 mi11.5
MedanalesCensus-designated place9 mi3.2
HernandezCensus-designated place9.3 mi1.7
San JoseCensus-designated place9.4 mi1.8
EspañolaCity11 mi8.2
Ojo CalienteCensus-designated place11 mi2.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lyden, NM in?
Lyden is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Lyden, NM?
About 0 people live in Lyden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lyden?
Nearby places include Canova (2 mi), Velarde (3.2 mi), Los Luceros (3.2 mi), La Villita (4.3 mi), Alcalde (5.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023