Elephant Butte, NM
Living in Elephant Butte
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute99
Public Transit1
Affordability81
Public Safety59
Airports37
Hospitals25
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.4kPopulation+227 (2010–19)
70 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
62%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years4%
15 to 34 years7%
35 to 54 years6%
55 to 74 years51%
75 years and over32%
Diversity
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate34%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty
17 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K10%
Employers
Government30%
Private sector49%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office34%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$135kMedian Home Value+$1.8k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$738Median Monthly Rent+$253 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached50%
Mobile home49%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199930%
Built 1980 to 198930%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
LP gas6%
Utility gas64%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elephant Butte
United States45
New Mexico61
Sierra County53
Property Crime in Elephant Butte
United States48
New Mexico62
Sierra County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb | 45 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr | 57 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 1 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elephant Butte
Inland Flooding97
Tornado7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elephant Butte, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elephant Butte, NM
Manzano Christian School
5 miles, SW
Mission Lutheran School
64 miles, SE
Las Cruces Catholic School
65 miles, SE
Las Cruces Academy
67 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Elephant Butte, NM
Western New Mexico University
68 miles, SW
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
68 miles, SE
The University of Texas at El Paso
106 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elephant Butte, NM
Sierra Vista Hospital
3 miles, S
Socorro General Hospital
62 miles, N
Bhc Mesilla Valley Hospital, Llc
63 miles, SE
Gila Regional Medical Center
66 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Elephant Butte, NM
El Paso International Airport
107 miles, SE
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
133 miles, N
Roswell Air Center
156 miles, E
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
180 miles, N