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Tohatchi, NM
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
Population
750
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
116
ZIP codes
0
Tohatchi and its ZIP codes
Tohatchi at a glance
- Tohatchi is about 6.6 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,125 a year, 25% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $56,700 (77% below New Mexico) and median rent is $585 a month.
Local data for Tohatchi, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tohatchi, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,125
Poverty rate
31.3%
Median home value
$56,700
Median rent
$585/mo
Homeownership
66.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
33.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (47), Mexican Americans (28), German Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McKinley County. PPP loans are for Tohatchi.
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
Tohatchi, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.4%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit3.6%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.8%
Average one-way commute: 33.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tohatchi, 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
88° / 14°F
11.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tohatchi, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
20.1%
U.S. 12.1% +8.0 pts
Smoking
27.6%
U.S. 12.8% +14.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near Tohatchi
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NakaibitoCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 7 |
| Brimhall NizhoniCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 16.3 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9 |
| Yah-ta-heyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| NaschittiCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| NavajoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| Rock SpringsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 12.6 |
| CrystalCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.5 |
| GamercoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| Fort Defiance, AZCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.4 |
| Black HatCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| Tse BonitoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.8 |
| White CliffsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| Window Rock, AZCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.3 |
| Church RockCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 18.3 |
| Sheep SpringsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tohatchi, NM in?
- Tohatchi is in McKinley County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Tohatchi, NM?
- About 750 people live in Tohatchi, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tohatchi?
- Nearby places include Nakaibito (4.8 mi), Brimhall Nizhoni (8.3 mi), Twin Lakes (11 mi), Yah-ta-hey (15 mi), Naschitti (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023