Ruidoso, NM
Living in Ruidoso
Bikeability15
Walkability49
Commute100
Public Transit17
Affordability71
Public Safety45
Airports19
Hospitals73
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.8kPopulation-363 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino39%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate28%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$4k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector66%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military1%
Sales and office29%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$181kMedian Home Value-$8.6k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$539Median Monthly Rent-$84 (2010–19)
27%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
LP gas3%
Utility gas78%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ruidoso
United States45
New Mexico61
Lincoln County58
Property Crime in Ruidoso
United States48
New Mexico62
Lincoln County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 42 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 48 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr | 56 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ruidoso
Inland Flooding83
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ruidoso, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ruidoso, NM
Legacy Christian Academy
34 miles, SW
Father James B Hay School
35 miles, SW
Imago Dei Academy
35 miles, SW
Lighthouse Academy
64 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Ruidoso, NM
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
87 miles, NW
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
97 miles, SW
The University of Texas at El Paso
119 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ruidoso, NM
Lincoln County Medical Center
3 miles, SE
Mescalero Phs Indian Hospital
14 miles, SW
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
33 miles, SW
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
66 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Ruidoso, NM
Roswell Air Center
66 miles, E
El Paso International Airport
114 miles, S
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
128 miles, NW
Lea County Regional Airport
149 miles, E