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Prewitt, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
1,027
Land area
13.8sq mi
People per sq mi
74
ZIP codes
0
Prewitt and its ZIP codes
Prewitt at a glance
- Prewitt is about 4.3 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $19,074 a year, 70% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
Local data for Prewitt, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Prewitt, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$19,074
Poverty rate
54.4%
Homeownership
99.1%
Bachelor's or higher
0.7%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
43.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Prewitt.
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
How people get to work
Prewitt, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.1%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home30.1%
Average one-way commute: 43.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Prewitt, 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
89° / 12°F
12.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Prewitt, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.0%
U.S. 33.3% +13.7 pts
Diabetes
25.4%
U.S. 12.1% +13.3 pts
Smoking
40.0%
U.S. 12.8% +27.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.2%
U.S. 11.1% +10.1 pts
Cities near Prewitt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Homer C JonesCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.2 |
| StoneridgeCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.8 |
| Red Rock RanchCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 4.8 |
| Las TusasCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3 |
| BluewaterCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 12.3 |
| HaystackCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 4.3 |
| Bluewater VillageCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 7.5 |
| ThoreauCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 39.5 |
| Golden AcresCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Borrego PassCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 13.2 |
| BroadviewCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| Continental DivideCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| MilanVillage | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| GrantsCity | 20 mi | 14.9 |
| San RafaelCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 15.8 |
| JamestownCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prewitt, NM in?
- Prewitt is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Prewitt, NM?
- About 1,027 people live in Prewitt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prewitt?
- Nearby places include Homer C Jones (4.1 mi), Stoneridge (5 mi), Red Rock Ranch (5 mi), Las Tusas (6.5 mi), Bluewater (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023