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Middle Mesa, NM
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico.
Population
198
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
30
ZIP codes
0
Middle Mesa and its ZIP codes
Middle Mesa at a glance
- Middle Mesa is 69% denser than New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Middle Mesa.
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
Middle Mesa, 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
86° / 11°F
13.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Middle Mesa, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities near Middle Mesa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La BocaCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Arboles, COCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Southern Ute, COCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 16 |
| Navajo DamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 12.1 |
| Ignacio, COTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Bayfield, COTown | 18 mi | 2 |
| Cedar HillCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 9.4 |
| TurleyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.6 |
| BlancoCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.1 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 9.2 |
| AztecCity | 27 mi | 17.1 |
| Durango, COCity | 28 mi | 17.7 |
| AngusturaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.8 |
| DulceCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 12.8 |
| SullivanCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 9.8 |
| North Light PlantCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Middle Mesa, NM in?
- Middle Mesa is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Middle Mesa, NM?
- About 198 people live in Middle Mesa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Middle Mesa?
- Nearby places include La Boca (4.7 mi), Arboles, CO (6.5 mi), Southern Ute, CO (7.1 mi), Navajo Dam (11 mi), Ignacio, CO (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023