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Rock Springs, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
1,013
Land area
12.6sq mi
People per sq mi
80
ZIP codes
0
Rock Springs and its ZIP codes
Rock Springs at a glance
- Rock Springs is about 4.6 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $97,155 a year, 52% more than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $18,000 (93% below New Mexico).
Housing and community stats
Rock Springs, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,155
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$18,000
Homeownership
97.7%
Bachelor's or higher
6.1%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
24.4 min
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Rock Springs.
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
How people get to work
Rock Springs, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.9%
- Carpooled1.3%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rock Springs, 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
89° / 14°F
10.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rock Springs, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.0%
U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts
Diabetes
22.1%
U.S. 12.1% +10.0 pts
Smoking
32.4%
U.S. 12.8% +19.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near Rock Springs
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Yah-ta-heyCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.4 |
| GamercoCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 9 |
| Black HatCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| GallupCity | 7.9 mi | 20.2 |
| Williams AcresCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| CrestviewCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Purty RockCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Tse BonitoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.8 |
| White CliffsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Catalpa CanyonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7 |
| NakaibitoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7 |
| SundanceCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| Window Rock, AZCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| Church RockCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 18.3 |
| ManuelitoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rock Springs, NM in?
- Rock Springs is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Rock Springs, NM?
- About 1,013 people live in Rock Springs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rock Springs?
- Nearby places include Yah-ta-hey (2.4 mi), Gamerco (4.7 mi), Twin Lakes (6 mi), Black Hat (7.7 mi), Gallup (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023