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Mountainair, NM
Town in Torrance County, New Mexico.
Population
1,178
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
745
ZIP codes
0
Mountainair and its ZIP codes
Mountainair at a glance
- Mountainair is about 43 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,021 a year, 33% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,300 (62% below New Mexico) and median rent is $832 a month.
Local data for Mountainair, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mountainair, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,021
Poverty rate
22.1%
Median home value
$95,300
Median rent
$832/mo
Homeownership
81.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (191), German Americans (103), Irish Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Torrance County. PPP loans are for Mountainair.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,316
3,191 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,049
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $8,576 per person
How people get to work
Mountainair, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.6%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mountainair, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
812
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
120
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
12.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mountainair, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.0%
U.S. 11.1% +5.9 pts
Cities near Mountainair
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Punta de AguaCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Deer CanyonCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 8 |
| ManzanoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| WillardVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| TorreonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.3 |
| TajiqueCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| EstanciaTown | 21 mi | 6.2 |
| ChililiCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1 |
| Meadow LakeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 11.6 |
| McIntoshCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 23.3 |
| MadroneCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.1 |
| Rio CommunitiesCity | 28 mi | 7.7 |
| Monterey ParkCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.6 |
| Casa ColoradaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 5.5 |
| Las MaravillasCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1 |
| El Cerro MissionCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mountainair, NM in?
- Mountainair is in Torrance County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Mountainair, NM?
- About 1,178 people live in Mountainair, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mountainair?
- Nearby places include Punta de Agua (6.1 mi), Deer Canyon (6.2 mi), Manzano (11 mi), Willard (13 mi), Torreon (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023