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Sheep Springs, NM
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico.
Population
360
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
70
ZIP codes
0
Sheep Springs and its ZIP codes
Sheep Springs at a glance
- Sheep Springs is about 4 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for Sheep Springs.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,822
47,793 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,931
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $9,767 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sheep Springs, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
135
0.3% of homes, county
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sheep Springs, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
22.4%
U.S. 12.1% +10.3 pts
Smoking
31.2%
U.S. 12.8% +18.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Sheep Springs
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NaschittiCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.5 |
| NewcombCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 9.7 |
| CrystalCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.5 |
| SanosteeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.5 |
| TohatchiCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.5 |
| NavajoCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.3 |
| Brimhall NizhoniCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 16.3 |
| NakaibitoCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 7 |
| Sehili, AZCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake ValleyCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sheep Springs, NM in?
- Sheep Springs is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Sheep Springs, NM?
- About 360 people live in Sheep Springs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sheep Springs?
- Nearby places include Naschitti (6.9 mi), Newcomb (8.6 mi), Crystal (20 mi), Sanostee (21 mi), Tohatchi (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023