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Sagar, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
197
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
105
ZIP codes
0
Sagar and its ZIP codes
Sagar at a glance
- Sagar is about 6 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Sagar.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Sagar, 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
90° / 17°F
11.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sagar, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Sagar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VanderwagenCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2 |
| PinehavenCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 7 |
| Black RockCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Zuni PuebloCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.6 |
| McGaffeyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| RamahCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 12.3 |
| TimberlakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 16 |
| CrestviewCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Catalpa CanyonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7 |
| Lupton, AZCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Williams AcresCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Purty RockCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| ManuelitoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.2 |
| GallupCity | 19 mi | 20.2 |
| SundanceCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.5 |
| Fort WingateCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sagar, NM in?
- Sagar is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Sagar, NM?
- About 197 people live in Sagar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sagar?
- Nearby places include Vanderwagen (2 mi), Pinehaven (8 mi), Black Rock (11 mi), Zuni Pueblo (13 mi), McGaffey (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023