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Windmill, NM
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
Population
58
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
40
ZIP codes
0
Windmill and its ZIP codes
Windmill at a glance
- Windmill is about 2.3 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Windmill.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,289
1,274 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,723
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.84B
FY 2026, $441,105 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Windmill, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 31°F
10.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Windmill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlayasCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.9 |
| AnimasCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 15.7 |
| Cotton CityCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 25.8 |
| HachitaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| RodeoCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 8.2 |
| LordsburgCity | 26 mi | 8.4 |
| Glen AcresCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Windmill, NM in?
- Windmill is in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Windmill, NM?
- About 58 people live in Windmill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Windmill?
- Nearby places include Playas (7.2 mi), Animas (9.7 mi), Cotton City (17 mi), Hachita (18 mi), Rodeo (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023