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White Signal, NM
Census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico.
Population
177
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
28
ZIP codes
0
White Signal and its ZIP codes
White Signal at a glance
- White Signal is 57% denser than New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for White Signal.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,483
9,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,768
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$364M
FY 2026, $12,922 per person
Environment and hazard risk
White Signal, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
909
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
42
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
15.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in White Signal, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near White Signal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TyroneCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Silver CityTown | 13 mi | 10.1 |
| RosedaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| HurleyTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| North HurleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| Arenas ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| BayardCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| Little Walnut VillageCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.9 |
| Santa ClaraVillage | 18 mi | 2 |
| CobreCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| Pinos AltosCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| HanoverCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| RedrockCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| Old TownCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 12.7 |
| Glen AcresCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1 |
| LordsburgCity | 27 mi | 8.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is White Signal, NM in?
- White Signal is in Grant County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of White Signal, NM?
- About 177 people live in White Signal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near White Signal?
- Nearby places include Tyrone (9.2 mi), Silver City (13 mi), Rosedale (14 mi), Hurley (15 mi), North Hurley (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023