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Purty Rock, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
133
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
114
ZIP codes
0
Purty Rock and its ZIP codes
Purty Rock at a glance
- Purty Rock is about 6.5 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Purty Rock.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Purty Rock, 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° / 14°F
10.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Purty Rock, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
20.8%
U.S. 12.1% +8.7 pts
Smoking
26.1%
U.S. 12.8% +13.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
Cities near Purty Rock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Williams AcresCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.8 |
| CrestviewCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.3 |
| ManuelitoCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 8.2 |
| GallupCity | 8.4 mi | 20.2 |
| GamercoCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| Rock SpringsCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 12.6 |
| Black HatCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| Catalpa CanyonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7 |
| Yah-ta-heyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| Tse BonitoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.8 |
| Lupton, AZCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Oak Springs, AZCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| White CliffsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| SundanceCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 9 |
| Window Rock, AZCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Purty Rock, NM in?
- Purty Rock is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Purty Rock, NM?
- About 133 people live in Purty Rock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Purty Rock?
- Nearby places include Williams Acres (1.6 mi), Crestview (2.2 mi), Manuelito (6.2 mi), Gallup (8.4 mi), Gamerco (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023