Alamogordo, NM
Living in Alamogordo
Bikeability27
Walkability36
Commute96
Public Transit19
Affordability97
Public Safety40
Airports23
Hospitals41
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
31kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate29%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$564 (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector60%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military2%
Sales and office23%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$114kMedian Home Value+$9.6k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$629Median Monthly Rent+$161 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas77%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alamogordo
United States45
New Mexico61
Otero County51
Property Crime in Alamogordo
United States48
New Mexico62
Otero County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 42 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 47 | 1 | 3 |
| Apr | 54 | 0 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 45 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 38 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alamogordo
Inland Flooding59
Tornado5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alamogordo, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alamogordo, NM
Imago Dei Academy
1 miles, N
Father James B Hay School
1 miles, NE
Legacy Christian Academy
3 miles, NE
Mission Lutheran School
59 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Alamogordo, NM
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
62 miles, SW
The University of Texas at El Paso
83 miles, S
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
98 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alamogordo, NM
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
3 miles, NE
Mescalero Phs Indian Hospital
22 miles, NE
Lincoln County Medical Center
36 miles, NE
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
59 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Alamogordo, NM
El Paso International Airport
78 miles, S
Roswell Air Center
88 miles, E
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
153 miles, N
Lea County Regional Airport
160 miles, E