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West Hammond, NM

Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico.

Population

2,236

Land area

9.1sq mi

People per sq mi

246

ZIP codes

0

West Hammond and its ZIP codes

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West Hammond at a glance

  • West Hammond is about 14 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 83rd among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
  • The median household income is $48,929, 24% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $209,300 (16% below New Mexico) and median rent is $1,208 a month.

Local data for West Hammond, NM

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

West Hammond, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$48,929

Poverty rate

11.7%

Median home value

$209,300

Median rent

$1,208/mo

Homeownership

86.5%

Bachelor's or higher

19.2%

Median age

39.9

Average commute

28.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (688), German Americans (469), Irish Americans (189).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Juan County. PPP loans are for West Hammond.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,822

47,793 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$47,931

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.2B

FY 2026, $9,767 per person

San Juan County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

West Hammond, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.1%
  • Carpooled5.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home13.3%

Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

West Hammond, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

423

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

135

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 21°F

8.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in West Hammond, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.5%

U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts

Diabetes

14.1%

U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts

Smoking

18.3%

U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.7%

U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts

Cities near West Hammond

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Lee AcresCensus-designated place2.2 mi10.3
Crouch MesaCensus-designated place5.1 mi20.7
BloomfieldCity6 mi18.5
South RiverCensus-designated place7.5 mi8.5
AngusturaCensus-designated place7.6 mi4.8
SullivanCensus-designated place8.1 mi9.8
Flora VistaCensus-designated place8.4 mi5
Totah VistaCensus-designated place8.5 mi0.6
FarmingtonCity8.8 mi34.5
Napi HeadquartersCensus-designated place9 mi4.5
AztecCity10 mi17.1
SpencervilleCensus-designated place10 mi5.3
North Light PlantCensus-designated place13 mi2.2
BlancoCensus-designated place14 mi6.1
TurleyCensus-designated place15 mi4.6
Center PointCensus-designated place15 mi9.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is West Hammond, NM in?
West Hammond is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
What is the population of West Hammond, NM?
About 2,236 people live in West Hammond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near West Hammond?
Nearby places include Lee Acres (2.2 mi), Crouch Mesa (5.1 mi), Bloomfield (6 mi), South River (7.5 mi), Angustura (7.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023