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Vadito, NM
Census-designated place in Taos County, New Mexico.
Population
264
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
306
ZIP codes
0
Vadito and its ZIP codes
Vadito at a glance
- Vadito is about 18 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Vadito, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taos County. PPP loans are for Vadito.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,611
10,996 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,449
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $9,039 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Vadito, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
493
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
96
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
12.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vadito, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
21.8%
U.S. 11.1% +10.7 pts
Cities near Vadito
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PeñascoCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Picuris PuebloCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Rio LucioCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.1 |
| ChamisalCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.6 |
| Ojo SarcoCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 3.4 |
| DixonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 11.5 |
| TalpaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Ranchos de TaosCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| TruchasCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.9 |
| TaosTown | 15 mi | 6.1 |
| CordovaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| VelardeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| CanovaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Rio ChiquitoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| LydenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| Taos PuebloCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 15.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vadito, NM in?
- Vadito is in Taos County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Vadito, NM?
- About 264 people live in Vadito, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vadito?
- Nearby places include Peñasco (1.7 mi), Picuris Pueblo (1.8 mi), Rio Lucio (2.5 mi), Chamisal (4 mi), Ojo Sarco (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023