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Melrose, NM
Village in Curry County, New Mexico.
Population
447
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
264
ZIP codes
0
Melrose and its ZIP codes
Melrose at a glance
- Melrose is about 15 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Melrose, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Curry County. PPP loans are for Melrose.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,755
18,211 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$342M
FY 2026, $7,052 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Melrose, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
612
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
175
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 25°F
16.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Melrose, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Melrose
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FloydVillage | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| Cannon AFBCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.9 |
| HouseVillage | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| ClovisCity | 23 mi | 23.6 |
| PortalesCity | 24 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Melrose, NM in?
- Melrose is in Curry County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Melrose, NM?
- About 447 people live in Melrose, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Melrose?
- Nearby places include Floyd (15 mi), Cannon AFB (18 mi), House (22 mi), Clovis (23 mi), Portales (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023