Otero County, NM
Living in Otero County
Bikeability27
Walkability40
Commute86
Public Transit25
Affordability96
Public Safety50
Airports22
Hospitals39
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
66kPopulation+3.4k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
17%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Multiracial2%
Native American6%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate27%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$2.4k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector58%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military3%
Sales and office21%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value+$7.9k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$630Median Monthly Rent+$185 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home27%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas15%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas54%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Otero County
United States45
New Mexico61
Property Crime in Otero County
United States48
New Mexico62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Otero County
Inland Flooding78
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Otero County, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Otero County, NM
Legacy Christian Academy
22 miles, NW
Father James B Hay School
23 miles, NW
Imago Dei Academy
23 miles, NW
Mission Lutheran School
61 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Otero County, NM
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
63 miles, W
The University of Texas at El Paso
73 miles, SW
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
120 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Otero County, NM
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
24 miles, NW
Mescalero Phs Indian Hospital
38 miles, N
Lincoln County Medical Center
49 miles, N
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
60 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Otero County, NM
El Paso International Airport
67 miles, SW
Roswell Air Center
85 miles, NE
Lea County Regional Airport
147 miles, E
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
175 miles, N