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North Light Plant, NM
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico.
Population
579
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
268
ZIP codes
0
North Light Plant and its ZIP codes
North Light Plant at a glance
- North Light Plant is about 15 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,700 (18% below New Mexico).
Housing and community stats
North Light Plant, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
61.8%
Median home value
$202,700
Homeownership
65.4%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
27.3
Average commute
40.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (202), Italian Americans (155), Irish Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for North Light Plant.
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
How people get to work
North Light Plant, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 40.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
North Light Plant, 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
94° / 17°F
10.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in North Light Plant, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near North Light Plant
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpencervilleCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 5.3 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 9.2 |
| AztecCity | 5 mi | 17.1 |
| South RiverCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 8.5 |
| Flora VistaCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 5 |
| Crouch MesaCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 20.7 |
| La PlataCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 22.2 |
| BloomfieldCity | 9.8 mi | 18.5 |
| Cedar HillCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 9.4 |
| FarmingtonCity | 11 mi | 34.5 |
| Lee AcresCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 10.3 |
| AngusturaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| West HammondCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.1 |
| SullivanCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.8 |
| Totah VistaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| BlancoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is North Light Plant, NM in?
- North Light Plant is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of North Light Plant, NM?
- About 579 people live in North Light Plant, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near North Light Plant?
- Nearby places include Spencerville (3 mi), Center Point (4.5 mi), Aztec (5 mi), South River (5.4 mi), Flora Vista (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023