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Virden
A village of 126 people in New Mexico
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About Virden
Village in New Mexico, United States1916Established
126Population
0.2 sq miArea
3,763 ftElevation
Virden is a village in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Virden had a population of 126.
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Health in Virden
Compared with New Mexico
8better than NM·7worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.
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Care nearby
Mt. Graham Regional Medical CenterSafford · 43.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Canyonlands Healthcare - DuncanDuncan · 6.5 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 Virden · CMS · HRSAHealth in Virden →
Natural hazards in Virden
Very high
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 87% of U.S. communities.
🌵 Drought🌊 Inland flooding🔥 Wildfire
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Virden →
Climate in Virden
Full climate →Virden has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 97°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
61° / 28°Winter
80° / 41°Spring
96° / 63°Summer
80° / 45°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Virden →
Libraries near Virden
See all →Nearest: Duncan Public LibraryDuncan · 6.4 miles · 28 hrs a week
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