Roy

Emptiest County

State: New Mexico County: Harding County Founded: 1901 Abandoned: Declining Peak Population: Ranch town

Roy is in Harding County, one of America's emptiest counties with only ~700 people in 2,126 square miles. The ranching town has about 234 residents. Historic downtown buildings remain.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Year-round

Difficulty: Easy

Time Needed: 30 mins

Quick Facts

  • Emptiest county
  • ~700 in 2,126 sq mi
  • 234 residents

Location

Address: Roy, NM

Coordinates: 35.95, -104.1667