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McGaffey, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
0
Land area
1.8sq mi
ZIP codes
0
McGaffey and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for McGaffey.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,177
19,353 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $7,688 per person
Environment and hazard risk
McGaffey, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
552
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
35
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 12°F
19.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near McGaffey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort WingateCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2 |
| JamestownCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.7 |
| PinehavenCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 7 |
| IyanbitoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.5 |
| SundanceCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| Continental DivideCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| TimberlakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 16 |
| Catalpa CanyonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7 |
| Church RockCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 18.3 |
| VanderwagenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| White CliffsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| SagarCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| GallupCity | 16 mi | 20.2 |
| RamahCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 12.3 |
| PinedaleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 10.3 |
| BluewaterCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 12.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McGaffey, NM in?
- McGaffey is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of McGaffey, NM?
- About 0 people live in McGaffey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McGaffey?
- Nearby places include Fort Wingate (7.1 mi), Jamestown (8.4 mi), Pinehaven (8.9 mi), Iyanbito (10 mi), Sundance (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023