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Rio Chiquito, NM
Census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
Population
187
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
174
ZIP codes
0
Rio Chiquito and its ZIP codes
Rio Chiquito at a glance
- Rio Chiquito is about 10 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Fe County. PPP loans are for Rio Chiquito.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,379
61,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,474
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.39B
FY 2026, $15,426 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rio Chiquito, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,038
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
388
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 16°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rio Chiquito, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.3%
U.S. 11.1% +10.2 pts
Cities near Rio Chiquito
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChimayoCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 7.7 |
| CundiyoCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.9 |
| CordovaCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.7 |
| La PueblaCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.8 |
| TruchasCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 6.9 |
| CuartelezCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Santa CruzCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| SombrilloCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.9 |
| El Valle de Arroyo SecoCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 5.1 |
| NambeCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 8.7 |
| EspañolaCity | 9.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Ohkay OwingehCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 3.8 |
| PojoaqueCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 4.4 |
| La MesillaCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 4.5 |
| JaconaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| CuyamungueCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rio Chiquito, NM in?
- Rio Chiquito is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Rio Chiquito, NM?
- About 187 people live in Rio Chiquito, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rio Chiquito?
- Nearby places include Chimayo (1.7 mi), Cundiyo (2.5 mi), Cordova (3.3 mi), La Puebla (5.3 mi), Truchas (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023