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Rodeo, NM
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
Population
18
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
0
Rodeo and its ZIP codes
Rodeo at a glance
- Rodeo is 87% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Rodeo, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Rodeo.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,289
1,274 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,723
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $441,105 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rodeo, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
19.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rodeo, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.2%
U.S. 33.3% -3.1 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Rodeo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AnimasCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 15.7 |
| Cotton CityCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 25.8 |
| WindmillCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| PlayasCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rodeo, NM in?
- Rodeo is in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Rodeo, NM?
- About 18 people live in Rodeo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rodeo?
- Nearby places include Animas (16 mi), Cotton City (21 mi), Windmill (25 mi), Playas (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023