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Ribera, NM
Census-designated place in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
Population
162
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
64
ZIP codes
0
Ribera and its ZIP codes
Ribera at a glance
- Ribera is about 3.7 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Ribera, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Miguel County. PPP loans are for Ribera.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,257
7,821 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $7,387 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ribera, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,044
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,791
13.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 24°F
17.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ribera, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
19.8%
U.S. 12.1% +7.7 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.0%
U.S. 11.1% +12.9 pts
Cities near Ribera
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San JoseCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.3 |
| PuebloCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 1.8 |
| SohamCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.5 |
| SenaCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.1 |
| VillanuevaCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 7.3 |
| North San YsidroCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| TecoloteCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| RoweCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.1 |
| East PecosCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| TecolotitoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| PecosVillage | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| Las VegasCity | 20 mi | 8.6 |
| Anton ChicoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| La CuevaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7.7 |
| Llano del MedioCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| GlorietaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ribera, NM in?
- Ribera is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Ribera, NM?
- About 162 people live in Ribera, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ribera?
- Nearby places include San Jose (2.6 mi), Pueblo (3 mi), Soham (5 mi), Sena (5.6 mi), Villanueva (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023