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Radium Springs, NM
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Population
1,908
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
320
ZIP codes
0
Radium Springs and its ZIP codes
Radium Springs at a glance
- Radium Springs is about 18 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,836, 32% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,100 (45% below New Mexico).
Local data for Radium Springs, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Radium Springs, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,836
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$136,100
Homeownership
75.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
31.6
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (915), German Americans (161), Dutch Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doña Ana County. PPP loans are for Radium Springs.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,236
81,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,742
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $8,464 per person
How people get to work
Radium Springs, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.9%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Radium Springs, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
947
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 24°F
10.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Radium Springs, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.6%
U.S. 11.1% +9.5 pts
Cities near Radium Springs
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Doña AnaCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.6 |
| San YsidroCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| Picacho HillsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| FairacresCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Las CrucesCity | 15 mi | 76.9 |
| MesillaTown | 16 mi | 5.7 |
| RinconCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Butterfield ParkCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| University ParkCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| TortugasCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| RodeyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| San PabloCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| OrganCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| PlacitasCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| HatchVillage | 20 mi | 3 |
| SalemCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Radium Springs, NM in?
- Radium Springs is in Doñan Ana County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Radium Springs, NM?
- About 1,908 people live in Radium Springs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Radium Springs?
- Nearby places include Doñan Ana (8.3 mi), San Ysidro (10 mi), Picacho Hills (12 mi), Fairacres (13 mi), Las Cruces (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023