Checked
Nakaibito, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
251
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
0
Nakaibito and its ZIP codes
Nakaibito at a glance
- Nakaibito is about 2.1 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Nakaibito.
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
Nakaibito, 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
88° / 14°F
11.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nakaibito, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
20.8%
U.S. 12.1% +8.7 pts
Smoking
29.1%
U.S. 12.8% +16.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Nakaibito
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TohatchiCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 9 |
| Brimhall NizhoniCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 16.3 |
| Yah-ta-heyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| Rock SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 12.6 |
| Black HatCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| GamercoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| Fort Defiance, AZCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.4 |
| Tse BonitoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.8 |
| NavajoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| Window Rock, AZCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| White CliffsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| GallupCity | 19 mi | 20.2 |
| St. Michaels, AZCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| Church RockCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 18.3 |
| CrystalCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nakaibito, NM in?
- Nakaibito is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Nakaibito, NM?
- About 251 people live in Nakaibito, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nakaibito?
- Nearby places include Tohatchi (4.8 mi), Twin Lakes (7.2 mi), Brimhall Nizhoni (9.7 mi), Yah-ta-hey (11 mi), Rock Springs (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023