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Quemado, NM
Census-designated place in Catron County, New Mexico.
Population
100
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
56
ZIP codes
0
Quemado and its ZIP codes
Quemado at a glance
- Quemado is about 3.2 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Quemado, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Catron County. PPP loans are for Quemado.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,280
690 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,531
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59.4M
FY 2026, $16,611 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Quemado, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
432
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 15°F
11.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Quemado, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Quemado
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pie TownCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 57.3 |
| Fence LakeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Quemado, NM in?
- Quemado is in Catron County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Quemado, NM?
- About 100 people live in Quemado, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Quemado?
- Nearby places include Pie Town (19 mi), Fence Lake (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023