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Twin Forks, NM
Census-designated place in Otero County, New Mexico.
Population
310
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
75
ZIP codes
0
Twin Forks and its ZIP codes
Twin Forks at a glance
- Twin Forks is about 4.3 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otero County. PPP loans are for Twin Forks.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,656
17,539 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,665
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$698M
FY 2026, $10,286 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Twin Forks, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
830
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
757
2.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
72° / 19°F
28.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Twin Forks, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Twin Forks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CloudcroftVillage | 6.5 mi | 1.6 |
| MayhillCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 9.5 |
| High RollsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 15.4 |
| SacramentoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.5 |
| WeedCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9 |
| MescaleroCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 17.9 |
| La LuzCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 10.7 |
| BentCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.1 |
| AlamogordoCity | 19 mi | 21.6 |
| Boles AcresCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 12.2 |
| TimberonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 20.3 |
| TularosaVillage | 24 mi | 2.8 |
| Ruidoso DownsCity | 27 mi | 3.8 |
| PinonCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.2 |
| Holloman AFBCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 12.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Twin Forks, NM in?
- Twin Forks is in Otero County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Twin Forks, NM?
- About 310 people live in Twin Forks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Twin Forks?
- Nearby places include Cloudcroft (6.5 mi), Mayhill (9.1 mi), High Rolls (11 mi), Sacramento (12 mi), Weed (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023