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Oasis, NM
Census-designated place in Sierra County, New Mexico.
Population
75
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
0
Oasis and its ZIP codes
Oasis at a glance
- Oasis is about 2.1 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Oasis, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sierra County. PPP loans are for Oasis.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,691
3,641 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,569
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$150M
FY 2026, $12,997 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Oasis, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
403
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
27
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 29°F
10.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oasis, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
Cities near Oasis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CaballoCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1 |
| ArreyCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Las PalomasCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.6 |
| GarfieldCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| WilliamsburgVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| HillsboroCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| SalemCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Elephant ButteCity | 18 mi | 4.2 |
| Truth or ConsequencesCity | 19 mi | 28 |
| PlacitasCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| Hot Springs LandingCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| HatchVillage | 20 mi | 3 |
| RodeyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| RinconCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oasis, NM in?
- Oasis is in Sierra County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Oasis, NM?
- About 75 people live in Oasis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oasis?
- Nearby places include Caballo (3.5 mi), Arrey (5.7 mi), Las Palomas (9 mi), Garfield (12 mi), Williamsburg (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023