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Tecolotito, NM
Census-designated place in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
Population
465
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
647
ZIP codes
0
Tecolotito and its ZIP codes
Tecolotito at a glance
- Tecolotito is about 37 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Miguel County. PPP loans are for Tecolotito.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,257
7,821 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $7,387 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Tecolotito, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,044
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,791
13.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 22°F
15.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tecolotito, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.3%
U.S. 11.1% +15.2 pts
Cities near Tecolotito
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Anton ChicoCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Llano del MedioCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.9 |
| VillanuevaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.3 |
| SenaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| PuebloCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| TecoloteCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.6 |
| RiberaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| San JoseCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| SohamCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| Las VegasCity | 26 mi | 8.6 |
| North San YsidroCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tecolotito, NM in?
- Tecolotito is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Tecolotito, NM?
- About 465 people live in Tecolotito, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tecolotito?
- Nearby places include Anton Chico (2.3 mi), Llano del Medio (3.7 mi), Villanueva (12 mi), Sena (14 mi), Pueblo (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023