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Sundance, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
585
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
168
ZIP codes
0
Sundance and its ZIP codes
Sundance at a glance
- Sundance is about 9.6 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $32,000 a year, 50% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $52,800 (79% below New Mexico).
Housing and community stats
Sundance, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,000
Poverty rate
45.1%
Median home value
$52,800
Homeownership
92.6%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (49), Irish Americans (2), German Americans (2).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Sundance.
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
Sundance, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.5%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sundance, 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
87° / 16°F
12.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sundance, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
28.3%
U.S. 12.8% +15.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
Cities near Sundance
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White CliffsCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.4 |
| Catalpa CanyonCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 7 |
| Church RockCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 18.3 |
| Fort WingateCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2 |
| GallupCity | 6.2 mi | 20.2 |
| IyanbitoCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 9.5 |
| GamercoCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| McGaffeyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| JamestownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| PinehavenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7 |
| Yah-ta-heyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| CrestviewCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Rock SpringsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.6 |
| Williams AcresCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| PinedaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10.3 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sundance, NM in?
- Sundance is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Sundance, NM?
- About 585 people live in Sundance, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sundance?
- Nearby places include White Cliffs (3 mi), Catalpa Canyon (3.4 mi), Church Rock (5.5 mi), Fort Wingate (6.1 mi), Gallup (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023