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Rio Lucio, NM

Census-designated place in Taos County, New Mexico.

Population

485

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

461

ZIP codes

0

Rio Lucio and its ZIP codes

Full map

Rio Lucio at a glance

  • Rio Lucio is about 26 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taos County. PPP loans are for Rio Lucio.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,611

10,996 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,449

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$312M

FY 2026, $9,039 per person

Taos County economyFederal spending

Environment and hazard risk

Rio Lucio, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

493

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

96

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 12°F

12.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Rio Lucio, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.0%

U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts

Diabetes

17.3%

U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts

Smoking

11.1%

U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

22.5%

U.S. 11.1% +11.4 pts

Cities near Rio Lucio

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Picuris PuebloCensus-designated place0.9 mi0.5
ChamisalCensus-designated place1.8 mi1.6
PeñascoCensus-designated place2.4 mi1.2
VaditoCensus-designated place2.5 mi0.9
Ojo SarcoCensus-designated place5.9 mi3.4
DixonCensus-designated place8.1 mi11.5
TruchasCensus-designated place12 mi6.9
TalpaCensus-designated place12 mi1.3
Ranchos de TaosCensus-designated place13 mi3.5
VelardeCensus-designated place14 mi2.6
CordovaCensus-designated place14 mi1.7
CanovaCensus-designated place15 mi0.8
TaosTown16 mi6.1
LydenCensus-designated place17 mi2.2
Rio ChiquitoCensus-designated place17 mi1.1
ChimayoCensus-designated place18 mi7.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Rio Lucio, NM in?
Rio Lucio is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Rio Lucio, NM?
About 485 people live in Rio Lucio, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Rio Lucio?
Nearby places include Picuris Pueblo (0.9 mi), Chamisal (1.8 mi), Peñasco (2.4 mi), Vadito (2.5 mi), Ojo Sarco (5.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023