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Rivers, NM
Census-designated place in Catron County, New Mexico.
Population
48
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
0
Rivers and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Catron County. PPP loans are for Rivers.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,280
690 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,531
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59.4M
FY 2026, $16,611 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rivers, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
432
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 17°F
16.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Rivers
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Middle FriscoCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Lower FriscoCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1 |
| ReserveVillage | 2.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Rancho GrandeCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| CruzvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| LunaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.6 |
| Apache CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.2 |
| MogollonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| AlmaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| AragonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 8.5 |
| Alpine, AZCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| GlenwoodCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| PleasantonCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rivers, NM in?
- Rivers is in Catron County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Rivers, NM?
- About 48 people live in Rivers, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rivers?
- Nearby places include Middle Frisco (1.5 mi), Lower Frisco (1.8 mi), Reserve (2.7 mi), Rancho Grande (4.7 mi), Cruzville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023