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Ramah, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
407
Land area
12.3sq mi
People per sq mi
33
ZIP codes
0
Ramah and its ZIP codes
Ramah at a glance
- Ramah is 90% denser than New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Ramah, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Ramah.
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
Ramah, 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
85° / 14°F
13.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ramah, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Ramah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TimberlakeCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 16 |
| Mountain ViewCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| El Morro ValleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 13.3 |
| Candy KitchenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 13 |
| SagarCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| McGaffeyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| Black RockCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| PinehillCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| VanderwagenCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
| PinehavenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7 |
| Zuni PuebloCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 12.6 |
| BluewaterCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 12.3 |
| Continental DivideCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.7 |
| JamestownCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.7 |
| Fort WingateCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2 |
| Las TusasCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ramah, NM in?
- Ramah is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Ramah, NM?
- About 407 people live in Ramah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ramah?
- Nearby places include Timberlake (4.2 mi), Mountain View (11 mi), El Morro Valley (11 mi), Candy Kitchen (15 mi), Sagar (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023