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Ojo Amarillo, NM
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico.
Population
411
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
209
ZIP codes
0
Ojo Amarillo and its ZIP codes
Ojo Amarillo at a glance
- Ojo Amarillo is about 12 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Ojo Amarillo, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Ojo Amarillo.
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
$1.19B
FY 2026, $9,767 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ojo Amarillo, 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
92° / 16°F
7.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ojo Amarillo, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
20.0%
U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts
Smoking
34.2%
U.S. 12.8% +21.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Ojo Amarillo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Upper FruitlandCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 7.7 |
| KirtlandTown | 3.4 mi | 1.7 |
| FruitlandCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2 |
| NenahnezadCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.5 |
| WaterflowCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 8.1 |
| Napi HeadquartersCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4.5 |
| Totah VistaCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.6 |
| FarmingtonCity | 12 mi | 34.5 |
| La PlataCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 22.2 |
| Crouch MesaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 20.7 |
| Lee AcresCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 10.3 |
| Flora VistaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5 |
| West HammondCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 9.1 |
| South RiverCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.5 |
| SpencervilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.3 |
| ShiprockCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 13.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ojo Amarillo, NM in?
- Ojo Amarillo is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Ojo Amarillo, NM?
- About 411 people live in Ojo Amarillo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ojo Amarillo?
- Nearby places include Upper Fruitland (1.9 mi), Kirtland (3.4 mi), Fruitland (3.5 mi), Nenahnezad (4.2 mi), Waterflow (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023