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Elida

A town of 166 people in New Mexico
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About Elida

Town in New Mexico, United States
166Population
0.8 sq miArea
4,360 ftElevation

Elida is a town in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Elida had a population of 166.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code88116
Area code505
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Most working residents leave Elida for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Portales (33%), Clovis (12%) and Albuquerque (5%). Half commute less than 38 miles.

Portales
33%
Clovis
12%
Albuquerque
5%
Fort Sumner
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Elida →

Health in Elida

Compared with New Mexico

2better than NM·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Roosevelt General HospitalPortales · 22.6 mi · ER
Dba La Casa Family Health CenterPortales · 23.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Elida · CMS · HRSAHealth in Elida →

Natural hazards in Elida

99
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities.

🔥 Wildfire🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Elida →

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Elida has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

55° / 25°Winter
74° / 41°Spring
91° / 62°Summer
73° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Portales Public LibraryPortales · 24.4 miles · 46 hrs a week

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