Mescalero, NM
Living in Mescalero
Bikeability68
Walkability62
Commute66
Public Transit76
Affordability100
Public Safety52
Airports20
Hospitals64
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation-655 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian3%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Native American89%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate31%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
68%Above Poverty+17% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government66%
Private sector12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation1%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office16%
Service47%
Commute
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation12%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$51kMedian Home Value-$37k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$109Median Monthly Rent-$2 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home33%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K49%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K6%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas25%
Utility gas17%
Wood41%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mescalero
United States45
New Mexico61
Otero County51
Property Crime in Mescalero
United States48
New Mexico62
Otero County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (74%)(21%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump16%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb | 44 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 50 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr | 57 | 0 | 1 |
| May | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 48 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 40 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mescalero
Inland Flooding81
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mescalero, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mescalero, NM
Legacy Christian Academy
18 miles, SW
Father James B Hay School
19 miles, SW
Imago Dei Academy
19 miles, SW
Lighthouse Academy
74 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Mescalero, NM
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
81 miles, SW
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
91 miles, NW
The University of Texas at El Paso
103 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mescalero, NM
Mescalero Phs Indian Hospital
2 miles, NE
Lincoln County Medical Center
16 miles, NE
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
16 miles, SW
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
76 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Mescalero, NM
Roswell Air Center
74 miles, E
El Paso International Airport
98 miles, S
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
139 miles, N
Lea County Regional Airport
153 miles, E