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Ojo Sarco, NM
Census-designated place in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
Population
112
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
33
ZIP codes
0
Ojo Sarco and its ZIP codes
Ojo Sarco at a glance
- Ojo Sarco is 88% denser than New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rio Arriba County. PPP loans are for Ojo Sarco.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,458
9,536 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,455
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$321M
FY 2026, $7,948 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ojo Sarco, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
697
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
147
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 15°F
11.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ojo Sarco, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.3%
U.S. 11.1% +7.2 pts
Cities near Ojo Sarco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChamisalCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.6 |
| DixonCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 11.5 |
| Rio LucioCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.1 |
| PeñascoCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.2 |
| TruchasCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Picuris PuebloCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| VaditoCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
| CordovaCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.7 |
| VelardeCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.6 |
| CanovaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Rio ChiquitoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| ChimayoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.7 |
| LydenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| CundiyoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Los LucerosCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| La VillitaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ojo Sarco, NM in?
- Ojo Sarco is in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Ojo Sarco, NM?
- About 112 people live in Ojo Sarco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ojo Sarco?
- Nearby places include Chamisal (4.1 mi), Dixon (5.9 mi), Rio Lucio (5.9 mi), Peñasco (6.4 mi), Truchas (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023