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Watrous, NM
Census-designated place in Mora County, New Mexico.
Population
42
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
74
ZIP codes
0
Watrous and its ZIP codes
Watrous at a glance
- Watrous is about 4.2 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Watrous, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mora County. PPP loans are for Watrous.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,934
679 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$47.07M
FY 2026, $11,238 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Watrous, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
576
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
1,029
33.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 14°F
15.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Watrous, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
20.0%
U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.6%
U.S. 11.1% +7.5 pts
Cities near Watrous
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Las VegasCity | 19 mi | 8.6 |
| Wagon MoundVillage | 21 mi | 1 |
| MoraCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 8 |
| TecoloteCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Watrous, NM in?
- Watrous is in Mora County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Watrous, NM?
- About 42 people live in Watrous, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Watrous?
- Nearby places include Las Vegas (19 mi), Wagon Mound (21 mi), Mora (23 mi), Tecolote (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023