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JemezPueblo1850 · Kern, Richard H., 1821-1853, artist; Duval, Peter S.,..., Public domain

Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico (101306193) · Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

Jemez River Valley, Sheep Fish Pond, Jemez Pueblo, off of U.S. Route 550 in Northwest New Mexico. (101306093) · Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

Gila pandora 175504223 · Tom Kennedy, CC BY 4.0

Harvest (20190910-OPPE-LSC-0281) · USDAgov, Public domain

Pueblo of Jemez's Millworks Builds Futures (20190910-OPPE-LSC-0636) · USDAgov, Public domain

Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico

Jemez Pueblo is a community of 2,199 people in Sandoval County, New Mexico.

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Population2,199 +9.0% since 2019

CountySandoval County

Elevation5,604 ft 1,708 m

Land area2.0 sq mi

ZIP code87024

Nearest airportCuba Landing Strip (NM2) 27 mi

Why visit Jemez Pueblo

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 2 parks and trails in and around town.

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July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 23 inches of snow fall in a normal year.

About Jemez Pueblo

Jemez Pueblo (/ˈhɛmɛz/; Jemez: Walatowa, Navajo: Mąʼii Deeshgiizh) is a federally recognized tribe and census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 1,963 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.

From the Wikipedia article Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks1

Jemez Pueblo

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi

Native American Nation

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Parks, trails and playgrounds2

Jemez Mountains Historical Marker

Park · 0.6 mi

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Pueblo of Jemez Historical Marker

Park · 0.6 mi

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Churches and places of worship2

San Diego Catholic Mission

Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi

475 Mission Road, Jemez Pueblo

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Community Presbyterian Church

Church · Presbyterian · 0.6 mi

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Schools, colleges and libraries12

Jemez Valley Elementary

School · 3.4 mi

8501 Hwy 4, Jemez Pueblo

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Jemez Valley High

School · 3.6 mi

8501 Hwy 4, Jemez Pueblo

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Jemez Valley Middle

School · 3.4 mi

8501 Hwy 4, Jemez Pueblo

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San Diego Riverside

School · 0.5 mi

504 Mission Rd, Jemez Pueblo

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Walatowa Charter High

School · 1.2 mi

147 Bear Head Canyon, Jemez Pueblo

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Jemez Pueblo Library

Library · 0.6 mi

20 Mission Road, Jemez Pueblo / Walatowa

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Jemez Pueblo Schools

School

Indian School Road, Jemez Pueblo

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Jemez Day School

School · 0.6 mi

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Jemez Pueblo Community Library

Library · 0.6 mi

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Jemez Valley Elementary School

School · 0.6 mi

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Jemez Valley Middle School

School · 0.6 mi

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San Diego Elem/Mid Mission School

School · 0.6 mi

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Healthcare1

Jemez Pueblo Health Clinic

Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
110 Sheep Springs Way, Jemez Pueblo

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Map of Jemez Pueblo

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Climate by month

Average high Average low Rain

Monthly table

Month	High	Low	Rain	Snow
Jan	48°F	19°F	1.0 in	6.1 in
Feb	52°F	22°F	0.8 in	2.7 in
Mar	60°F	28°F	1.0 in	3.5 in
Apr	68°F	33°F	0.9 in	1.6 in
May	76°F	41°F	0.8 in	0.0 in
Jun	87°F	50°F	0.7 in	0.0 in
Jul	89°F	55°F	2.6 in	0.0 in
Aug	86°F	54°F	2.6 in	0.0 in
Sep	80°F	47°F	1.6 in	0.0 in
Oct	70°F	36°F	1.4 in	0.4 in
Nov	56°F	26°F	0.9 in	2.6 in
Dec	47°F	19°F	0.9 in	5.9 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jemez Springs Hcn (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$55,551median household income

$169,000median home value

35.8median age

18.8%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher

86.9%of homes are owner-occupied

25.0 minaverage commute

Age of residents

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Sandoval County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

2026-10-26: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
2022-05-04: Wildfires, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Mudflows, And Debris Flows (Fire)
2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
2017-06-15: El Cajete Fire (Fire)
2014-10-06: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Cuba Landing Strip (NM2) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.

Algodones 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
Rio Rancho 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
Bernalillo 23 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
Corrales 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
North Valley 31 mi south, about 49 min by car
Los Alamos 32 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
Albuquerque 35 mi south, about 56 min by car
South Valley 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
Santa Fe 42 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Edgewood 44 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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Sources and licences

NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text

Photo credits

JemezPueblo1850, Kern, Richard H., 1821-1853, artist; Duval, Peter S., 1804 or 5-1886, lithographer., Public domain
Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico (101306193), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Jemez River Valley, Sheep Fish Pond, Jemez Pueblo, off of U.S. Route 550 in Northwest New Mexico. (101306093), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Gila pandora 175504223, Tom Kennedy, CC BY 4.0
Harvest (20190910-OPPE-LSC-0281), USDAgov, Public domain
Pueblo of Jemez's Millworks Builds Futures (20190910-OPPE-LSC-0636), USDAgov, Public domain
Harvest (20190910-OPPE-LSC-0119), USDAgov, Public domain
20190910-OPPE-LSC-0653, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Public domain
Pueblo of Jemez's Millworks Builds Futures (20190910-OPPE-LSC-0548), USDAgov, Public domain
20190910-USDA-OC-PSD-0168 Agriculture in the United States, USDAgov, Public domain
Harvest (20190910-OPPE-LSC-0214), USDAgov, Public domain
Pueblo of Jemez's Millworks Builds Futures (20190910-OPPE-LSC-0772), USDAgov, Public domain
Pueblo of Jemez's Millworks Builds Futures (20190910-OPPE-LSC-0446), USDAgov, Public domain
Harvest (20190910-OPPE-LSC-0184), USDAgov, Public domain
Pueblo of Jemez's Millworks Builds Futures (20190910-OPPE-LSC-0363), USDAgov, Public domain
20190910-USDA-OC-PSD-0169 Agriculture in the United States, USDAgov, Public domain
Pueblo of Jemez's Millworks Builds Futures (20190910-OPPE-LSC-0412), USDAgov, Public domain
Pueblo of Jemez's Millworks Builds Futures (20190910-OPPE-LSC-0127), USDAgov, Public domain
Pueblo of Jemez's Millworks Builds Futures (20190910-OPPE-LSC-1016), USDAgov, Public domain
Pueblo of Jemez's Millworks Builds Futures (20190911-OPPE-LSC-1177), USDAgov, Public domain
Pueblo of Jemez's Millworks Builds Futures (20190911-OPPE-LSC-1172), USDAgov, Public domain
Zia Formation badlands, Kent G. Budge, CC0

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