Lake Valley
Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico
Lake Valley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Juan County, New Mexico, with 73 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,889 ft (1,795 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Becenti, 19.2 miles S.
- 73residents (2020 Census)
- 5,889 ftelevation · 1,795 m
- 8.3 sq miland area · 21.6 km²
- 9 / sq mipopulation density
About Lake Valley
Lake Valley was a silver-mining town in Sierra County, U.S. state of New Mexico.
The 'heyday' of the town was from 1881 to 1893. The last resident departed in 1994.
The present day ghost town is deserted.
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Living in Lake Valley
- Median household income
- $83,158
- Median home value
- $200,000
- Median age
- 58.8
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Lake Valley had 73 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 73 |
|---|---|
| Density | 9 per sq mi (3 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Valley at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | San Juan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 73 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.35 sq mi (21.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,889 ft (1,795 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0901° N, 108.1642° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3537910 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Valley
- Becenti19.2 mi S
- Crownpoint24.6 mi S
- Nageezi25.4 mi NE
- Naschitti28.9 mi W
- Sheep Springs29.8 mi W
- Pueblo Pintado31.6 mi E
- Brimhall Nizhoni33.3 mi SW
- Newcomb33.4 mi NW
- Lybrook35.1 mi E
- Pinedale36.4 mi SW
- Tohatchi37.0 mi SW
- Borrego Pass37.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Valley
What county is Lake Valley in?
Lake Valley is in San Juan County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Lake Valley, NM?
73 people lived in Lake Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Lake Valley?
5,889 feet (1,795 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Valley?
Becenti (19.2 mi), Crownpoint (24.6 mi), Nageezi (25.4 mi), Naschitti (28.9 mi), Sheep Springs (29.8 mi).
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