Alamogordo, NM

New Mexico · Otero County

Alamogordo is a mid-size city in New Mexico with a population of 31,063. Residents earn $52,515 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.1 /5.0

B Good

31,063 Population 1,440/sq mi density

$52,515 Median Income $31,998 per capita

$163,600 Home Value $219,388 Zillow

$886 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent

63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

342 Violent Crime/100K 2,501 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$52,515 median income, 3.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$163,600 home value, $886/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

342 violent crimes/100K (10% below avg)

Education

3.0 / 5.0

25.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $52,515

30% lower than US avg

Home Value $163,600

42% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 342/100K

10% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 25.2%

25% lower than US avg

Median Rent $886

24% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 36.6%

14% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.5%

3% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 13.1%

6% higher than US avg

How Alamogordo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population31,063

Median Age37.7 yrs

Density1,440/mi²

Male / Female53% / 48%

Largest GroupWhite 67%

Veterans19.3%

Economy

Median Income$52,515

Per Capita$31,998

Unemployment3.5%

Poverty13.1%

County GDP$3,795M

Commute18 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$163,600

Rent$886

Ownership59.8%

Zillow$219,388

Housing Units15,153

Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

Violent342/100K

Property2,501/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault311/100K

Burglary324/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%

Uninsured13.2%

Smoking14.5%

Depression24.9%

Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)

AQI37 (Good)

Rain10.6 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation4,301 ft (1,311 m)

Education

Bachelor's+25.2%

High School+92.3%

Graduate+9.7%

School Score5.18

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%

Commute18 min

Broadband89.6%

EV Stations6

Libraries4

Is Alamogordo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alamogordo receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Alamogordo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alamogordo is $52,515, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alamogordo is $163,600, 42% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $886 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Alamogordo is below the national average at 342 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,501 per 100,000, 28% above the national average.

Education

25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Alamogordo enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Alamogordo has a population of 31,063 with a density of 1,440 people per square mile, spread across 21.4 square miles. The median age is 37.7 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.5% female and 52.5% male. The city is predominantly White (66.6%), with 3.7% Hispanic, 5.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 83.9% of residents, while 16.1% speak Spanish. 19.3% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 22.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 94.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

31,063

Total Population

1,440

People / sq mi

37.7yrs

Median Age

3% below US avg

21.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%

Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Alamogordo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 83.9%

7% above US avg

Spanish 16.1%

20% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Alamogordo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alamogordo is $52,515, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,998 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $962, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 1,328 business establishments, including 110 restaurants. The cost of living index is 92.2, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 6.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Alamogordo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$52,515
	30% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$31,998
Avg Weekly Wage	$962
IRS Avg AGI	$49,136
Gini Index	0.435 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.5%
	3% below US avg
Poverty Rate	13.1%
	6% above US avg
Establishments (County)	1,328
County GDP	$3,795M

Business (County)

Restaurants	110
Healthcare	112
Retail	166
Manufacturing	27

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,608
	25% below US avg
Cost of Living	92.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	17.7 min
Drive Alone	80.1%
Public Transit	0.5%
Work from Home	6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Alamogordo is $163,600, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $219,388, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 0% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $886 (24% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $927 for a one-bedroom to $1,129 for a two-bedroom apartment. 59.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 15,153 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1979. The average annual property tax is $2,608 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 28.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$163,600
	42% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$219,388
Median List Price	$240,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$240,000
$/Sq Ft	$140
Homes Sold	27
Sale-to-List Ratio	0.0%
Price Drops	16.5%
Inventory	121

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$886
	24% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,494
Rent Burden	28.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$828
1 Bedroom	$927
2 Bedrooms	$1,129
3 Bedrooms	$1,496
4 Bedrooms	$1,758

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	59.8%
Owner-Occupied	59.8%
Renter-Occupied	40.2%
Housing Units	15,153
Median Year Built	1979

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,608
	25% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.59%

In Alamogordo, 36.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.9% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.9% of residents. 31.5% have high blood pressure. 14.5% are current smokers. 15.8% report binge drinking. 22.3% are physically inactive. 24.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.4% experience frequent mental distress. 13.2% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,211. The dentist ratio is 1:1,966. 48.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.1 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-22)

PM2.5

11.1

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

25.8

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

3.6

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

64.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.8

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

126.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Alamogordo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	36.6%
	14% above US avg
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart Disease	5.9%
High Blood Pressure	31.5%
Asthma	10.3%
COPD	6.3%
Cancer	6.3%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.5%
	4% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.8%
Physical Inactivity	22.3%
Depression	24.9%
Mental Distress	17.4%
Physical Distress	14.1%
Short Sleep	34.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	94.0%
Uninsured	13.2%
	53% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,211
Dentists	1:1,966
Mental Health	1:341
Checkup Rate	68.5%
Dental Visits	62.8%
Premature Death	11,128/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.1/10
Exercise Access	48.8%
Healthcare Facilities	112

Alamogordo has a violent crime rate of 342 per 100,000 residents, 10% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 311.0 per 100,000, robbery at 12.6, rape at 18.9. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,501 per 100,000, 28% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,941, burglary at 324, vehicle theft at 236 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 9 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 273 federally declared disasters. Overall, Alamogordo receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Alamogordo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	342.4/100K
	10% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	18.9/100K
Robbery	12.6/100K
Assault	311.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,500.6/100K
	28% above US avg
Burglary	323.6/100K
Theft	1,941.4/100K
Vehicle Theft	235.6/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	9
Traffic Accidents	14
Avg Accident Severity	2.9 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	273

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Alamogordo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 4,301 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	63.1°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,301 ft (1,311 m)
Area	21.4 sq mi (55.4 km²)
Population Density	1,440/sq mi
Coordinates	32.8836°N, 105.9636°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Otero County County
Nearest Airport	Alamogordo-White Sands Regional (ALM) 3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"

72% below US avg

Snowfall 2.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.72"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	84.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	63.5 / 100
Community Resilience	4.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 30, 2025.

Mar 28, 2010	25 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M4.1	146 km
May 23, 2004	31 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico	M4.0	137 km
May 31, 2010	33 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M4.0	133 km
Mar 14, 1999	26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M4.0	129 km
Feb 23, 2024	15 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M4.0	148 km
Feb 27, 1990	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.9	132 km
May 30, 1999	26 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.9	126 km
Feb 8, 2015	36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico	M3.9	143 km
Jun 22, 2004	32 km SW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.7	135 km
Feb 21, 1990	31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.6	137 km
Jun 21, 2003	15 km SW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.6	139 km
Mar 20, 2025	37 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico	M3.5	133 km
Jun 20, 1991	47 km SE of San Antonito, New Mexico	M3.5	95 km
Feb 24, 2024	6 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.5	148 km
Mar 17, 1999	25 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.5	125 km
May 29, 2024	13 km S of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.4	148 km
Jul 22, 2013	25 km E of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.4	130 km
Sep 17, 2002	27 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico	M3.4	129 km
Aug 26, 2004	23 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico	M3.4	141 km
Jul 22, 1996	11 km WSW of Corona, New Mexico	M3.4	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

29 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 27, 1982	EF2	2 km	0
Jun 4, 2019	EF1	7 km	0
Apr 4, 1991	EF1	21 km	0
Jul 22, 1989	EF1	4 km	0
May 16, 1987	EF1	88 km	0
Jun 17, 1972	EF1	66 km	0
Jun 3, 1959	EF1	48 km	0
Jun 3, 1959	EF1	11 km	0
Mar 13, 2020	EF0	7 km	0
May 8, 2019	EF0	84 km	0
May 23, 2018	EF0	74 km	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	92 km	0
Sep 15, 2016	EF0	84 km	0
Jul 26, 2015	EF0	56 km	0
May 14, 2010	EF0	66 km	0
Jun 25, 2007	EF0	23 km	0
May 2, 2007	EF0	88 km	0
May 2, 2007	EF0	42 km	0
Oct 15, 2006	EF0	41 km	0
Jun 5, 2003	EF0	59 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (100 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	100 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DONALDSON (103,326 ac, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2011	DONALDSON	103,326	75 km
2004	PEPPIN	60,546	99 km
2012	LITTLE BEAR	37,935	66 km
2011	MAYHILL	33,563	53 km
2009	FOUR MILE	27,609	90 km
1993	ESCONDIDO	25,700	83 km
1996	UNNAMED	22,591	86 km
2008	BONNEY	22,162	90 km
2011	BATON ROUGE COMPLEX	21,641	98 km
2011	CROOKED CREEK	19,206	91 km
2009	PICACHO	16,411	85 km
2002	NUMBER 52	16,067	68 km
1994	YELLOWWELL	16,010	64 km
2000	SCOTTABLE	15,017	36 km
2009	OROGRANDE	14,853	67 km
1994	HAT	14,842	94 km
1994	UNNAMED	14,645	80 km
2002	PENASCO	14,343	37 km
2000	HAY MEADOW	13,553	61 km
1998	UNNAMED	12,998	56 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	0.7 in
February	45°F (7°C)	0.7 in
March	50°F (10°C)	0.6 in
April	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in	Driest
May	66°F (19°C)	0.6 in
June	75°F (24°C)	1.1 in
July	81°F (27°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
September	69°F (20°C)	1.9 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.3 in
November	48°F (9°C)	0.7 in
December	41°F (5°C)	1.0 in	Coldest

Alamogordo has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (0.4").

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Alamogordo is located in Otero County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25% below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. 9.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 62.4% of the vote, a 27-point margin. 89.6% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 6 EV charging stations. There are 4 public libraries serving the community. 112 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 80.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.4%

D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 27 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	9
Traffic Accidents	14
Avg Accident Severity	2.9 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	273

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	25.2%
	25% below US avg
High School+	92.3%
Graduate Degree+	9.7%
School Test Score	5.18

B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 4	Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density	1,440/sq mi
Total Area	21.4 sq mi
County	Otero County County

Services

Broadband Access	89.6%
Avg Download Speed	43.6 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	6.7 Mbps
Max Download Speed	987 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	6
Alt Fuel Stations	9
Public Libraries	4
Healthcare Facilities	112
Restaurants	110
Retail Stores	166

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	17.7 min
Drive Alone	80.1%
Public Transit	0.5%
Work from Home	6.5%

Average costs for common services in Alamogordo. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$231 ($138–$369)
Specialist Visit	$323 ($184–$507)
Urgent Care Visit	$184 ($92–$323)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,028 ($738–$4,610)
Dental Cleaning	$120 ($69–$184)
Dental Filling	$231 ($138–$369)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$41 ($23–$69)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$69 ($46–$111)
Brake Pad Replacement	$277 ($138–$461)
Tire Rotation	$37 ($18–$69)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$553 ($369–$922)
Battery Replacement	$184 ($92–$323)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$92 ($55–$138)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$83 ($46–$129)
HVAC Repair	$369 ($138–$738)
HVAC System Install	$6,454 ($3,688–$11,064)
Roof Repair	$922 ($369–$1,844)
Roof Replacement	$8,298 ($5,071–$13,830)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,383 ($461–$3,227)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,830 ($4,610–$27,660)
DUI Defense	$4,610 ($1,844–$9,220)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,383 ($738–$2,766)
Will Preparation	$461 ($184–$922)
Trust Preparation	$2,305 ($922–$4,610)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$23 ($14–$41)
Women's Haircut	$51 ($28–$92)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$138 ($69–$231)
Manicure	$23 ($14–$41)
Pedicure	$37 ($23–$60)
Massage (1 Hour)	$74 ($46–$120)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.78 ($2.77–$5.07)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.23 ($2.31–$4.61)
Loaf of Bread	$3.50 ($2.31–$5.07)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.15 ($2.77–$5.99)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.07 ($3.69–$6.92)
Rice (per lb)	$0.92 ($0.55–$1.66)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$129 ($74–$231)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$65 ($28–$138)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$65 ($37–$111)
Internet (Monthly)	$65 ($37–$92)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$60 ($28–$92)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$78 ($46–$138)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$184 ($69–$461)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,844 ($1,106–$3,227)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$65 ($28–$120)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.38–$23)
Car Registration (Annual)	$92 ($28–$231)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$69)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,106 ($553–$2,305)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$922 ($461–$1,844)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$369 ($184–$645)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$46 ($23–$92)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$922 ($369–$2,305)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,525 ($4,610–$27,660)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$55 ($28–$92)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$92 ($46–$184)
Dog Grooming	$55 ($28–$92)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$37 ($18–$69)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$277 ($138–$461)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$184 ($92–$369)

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Top Industries in Otero County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	3,054	196	$52,344	1.22
Retail Trade	2,339	152	$31,603	1.34
Accommodation & Food Services	1,463	108	$23,924	0.92
Construction	956	118	$52,949	1.04
Administrative & Waste Services	944	97	$50,912	0.91
Professional & Technical Services	572	126	$73,356	0.47
Other Services	356	83	$39,963	0.67
Finance & Insurance	335	62	$55,130	0.47
Transportation & Warehousing	309	34	$70,693	0.42
Educational Services	239	18	$92,138	0.66
Real Estate	188	60	$39,392	0.69
Information & Technology	182	32	$56,556	0.55
Utilities	120	15	$76,486	1.80
Arts & Entertainment	86	15	$20,062	0.29
Wholesale Trade	83	27	$65,759	0.12
Manufacturing	78	19	$30,222	0.05
Management of Companies	28	8	$60,816	0.09

Colleges & Universities in Alamogordo

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
New Mexico State University-Alamogordo	Public · Associate	1,548	—	$3,000	$6,072

Hospitals in Alamogordo

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
CHRISTUS SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	Yes	(575) 439-6100

Schools in Alamogordo

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
ALAMOGORDO HIGH	High	1,579	84	18.8:1
CHAPARRAL MIDDLE	Middle	627	35	17.9:1
MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE	Middle	502	31	16.2:1
SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY	Elementary	466	28	16.6:1
DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY	Elementary	464	24	19.3:1
SIERRA ELEMENTARY	Elementary	301	17	17.7:1
YUCCA ELEMENTARY	Elementary	245	13	18.8:1
BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY	Elementary	204	14	14.6:1
NORTH ELEMENTARY	Elementary	182	14	13.0:1
STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL	—	109	8	13.6:1

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Radio Stations near Alamogordo

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Campgrounds Near Alamogordo

12 campgrounds found near Alamogordo.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Aspen Group Area (Lincoln National Forest, NM)	5.0/5	1	Free
BLACK BEAR GROUP AREA	5.0/5	1	Free
LOWER FIR GROUP AREA	5.0/5	1	Free
UPPER FIR GROUP AREA	5.0/5	1	Free
SLIDE GROUP AREA	4.6/5	1	Free
CEDAR CREEK (Sam Tobias)	4.4/5	4	$40–$125
Apache (NM)	—	25	$32
Deerhead Campground	—	19	$32
Pines Campground	—	23	$32–$57
Saddle (NM)	—	17	$32
Silver (NM)	—	30	$32
Sleepy Grass	—	21	$30–$47

National Parks Near Alamogordo

6 national parks and monuments found near Alamogordo.

Park	Type	Fee
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail	National Historic Trail	Free
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail	National Historic Trail	Free
Franklin Mountains State Park	State Park	Free
Leasburg Dam State Park	State Park	Free
Oliver Lee State Park	State Park	Free
White Sands National Park	National Park	$25

Trails Near Alamogordo

119+ trails found near Alamogordo.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
RIM	27.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ALAMO CANYON	6.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GRINDSTONE CANYON LOOP	6.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
DRY CANYON	5.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DARK CYN	5.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DOG CYN	5.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LUCAS CYN	5.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WAYLAND CYN	5.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SCOTT ABLE	4.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WILLIE WHITE	4.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BENSON CYN	4.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
JUNIPER RIDGE	4.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HUBBELL CYN	4.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WILLS CYN	4.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LICK CYN	4.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPLE TREE CYN	4.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CABALLERO CYN	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LITTLE LEWIS CYN	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GRINDSTONE TRAIL (MINE CANY)	3.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
UPPER RAVEN	3.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
CEDAR CREEK	3.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
"A"	3.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GRINDSTONE MESA LOOP	3.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
UPPER WILLS CYN	3.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CHIPPEWAY	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SWITCHBACK	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PERK CANYON TRAIL	3.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ALAMO PEAK	3.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RIM	2.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ROUNDUP GROUND	2.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ALFRED HALE CONNECTOR	2.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
GOBBLER KNOB	2.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ELK CYN	2.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LITTLE APACHE	2.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SCHOFIELD CYN	2.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GRINDSTONE CONNECTOR	2.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
OLD CLOUDCROFT HWY	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PUMPHOUSE RIDGE III	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
UPPER DRY CYN	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PERK RIDGE TRAIL	2.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SCHOFIELD/BENSON CYN	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GRINDSTONE RIDGE	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
RANCHARIO	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LOWER RAVEN	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
MULE CYN	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OSHA	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LONG CANYON	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BENSON RIDGE/BLUFF SPRINGS	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ZINKER CYN TRAIL	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COURTNEY MINE	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BRIDAL VEIL FALLS TRAIL	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SAN ANDRES CYN	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FIR	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CHIPPEWAY SPUR	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TAYLOR CYN	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CATHEY CYN	1.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PIPELINE	1.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CEDAR CREEK VILLAGE ACCESS	1.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
MINERAL SPRINGS	1.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ATKINSON FIELD	1.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SALADO CANYON TRAIL	1.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOWER CEDAR CREEK	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
ROAD CANYON	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GOAT SPRINGS	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MOONSHINE	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BENSON CYN S.	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
THOUSAND MILE CYN	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SUNSPOT	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LOWER SAN ANDRES	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SACRAMENTO N.	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ROAD CYN ALT	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LICK RIDGE N.	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
UPPER DRY CYN ALT	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HEART ATTACK CYN	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FITNESS TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRAND VIEW	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CORRAL CYN	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SILVER CROSS-COUNTRY SKI	1.3	SNOW	—	—	—
DOWNHILL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SPILLER CYN	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
UPPER CEDAR CREEK	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
PRESTRIDGE W.	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GRINDSTONE LOOP	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SLEEPYGRASS	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TOBOGGAN CYN	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PUMPHOUSE RIDGE I	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PINES	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PRESTRIDGE E.	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PINES N. TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PUMPHOUSE RIDGE V	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MONUMENT CYN	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BENSON CYN SPUR	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CLOUD-CLIMBING TRESTLE	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRINDSTONE SPUR	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RIM	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
OLD SUNSPOT HWY TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SADDLE NATURE	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PUMPHOUSE RIDGE IV	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WILLIE WHITE SPUR	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PUMPHOUSE RIDGE II	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APACHE NATURE	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SHORTCUT	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HELL'S HOLE	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CUT ACROSS	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
SADDLE SNOW TRAIL	0.4	SNOW	—	—	—
SILVER NATURE	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CLOUD-CLIMBING TRESTLE	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CROSSOVER	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LA PASADA ENCANTADA	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SILVER SNOW TRAIL	0.3	SNOW	—	—	—
OVERLOOK SOUTH	0.2	AC- ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
SCHOFIELD/TAYLOR CYN	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
NELSON CYN	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
OVERLOOK	0.1	AC- ASPHALT	—	—	Yes
OVERLOOK	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LONG CANYON	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ACCESS	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
"A"	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes

Historical Trends — Alamogordo

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	31,520	$43,220
2015	30,795	$42,517
2017	31,366	$45,531
2019	31,962	$42,204
2021	31,652	$46,026
2023	31,531	$52,515

Museums in Alamogordo

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
TULAROSA BASIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5754344438	$93,690
TOY TRAIN DEPOT	GENERAL MUSEUM		5754372855	$49,744
ALAMEDA PARK ZOO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	1376 9TH STREET	5754394290
ALAMOGOROD ZOO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	1321 N WHITE SANDS BOULEVARD	5754371292
AMERICAN ARMED FORCES MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		5754376000
CLYDE TOMBAUGH IMAX DOME THEATER & PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	TOP OF HIGHWAY 2001
NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF SPACE HISTORY	GENERAL MUSEUM		5754372840
SPACE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	PO BOX 243	5754372840
TULAROSA BASIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5054374760
TULAROSA VILLAGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5755852771
WHITE SANDS NATIONAL MONUMENT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5756792599

Libraries in Alamogordo

Name	Address	Annual Visits
ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC LIBRARY	920 OREGON AVENUE	122,786
TULAROSA PUBLIC LIBRARY	515 FRESNO ST.	30,381
MICHAEL NIVISON PUBLIC LIBRARY	90 SWALLOW PLACE	9,578

Farmers Markets in Alamogordo

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Alamogordo Farmers' Market in Alameda Park	1987 White Sands Blvd (next to Toy Train Depot)	06/03/2017 to 10/28/2017	Sat: 8:30 AM-10:30 AM;	Yes	Visit
Alamogordo Otero County Farmers' Market	401 Fairgrounds Rd	01/04/2014 to 12/20/2014	Sat: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Cloudcroft Farmers Market	Ice Skating Rink off Hwy 82	07/18/2014 to 10/19/2014	Fri: 5:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sun: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM;
Tularosa Farmers Market	corner of bookout and central avenue	June to October	Sat:7:30 AM - 10:30 PM;

Hotels in Alamogordo

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Days Inn Alamogordo

Fairfield Inn & Suites Alamogordo

Hampton Inn Alamogordo

Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites

Quality Inn & Suites

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

Restaurants in Alamogordo

26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Almagordo

Applebee's

Asian Garden

Buffalo Wild Wings

Can't Stop Smoke'n

Carino's

Chili's

Chinex

CJ's Si Señor

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro

Denny's

Fatwood Barbeque

Hi-D-Ho Drive In

IHOP

Just Pho You

Margoes

Memories

Pizza Hut

Pizza Patio

Rocket National Buffet

Si Senor

Stella Vita

Taiwan Kitchen

Thai Cuisine

The 19th Hole Banquet Grill & Facility

Tia Lupes

Cafes in Alamogordo

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bahama Bagel

Starbucks

Theatres in Alamogordo

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flickinger Center for Performing Arts

Rohovec Fine Arts Center

Monuments in Alamogordo

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alamogordo Founders Park

Zoos in Alamogordo

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alameda Park Zoo

Clinics in Alamogordo

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ben Archer Health Center

Southern New Mexico Wellness Alliance Doctor's Office

Dentists in Alamogordo

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

US #642114394

Veterinaries in Alamogordo

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Leslie Animal Clinic

Gas Stations in Alamogordo

14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allsups

Alon

Chevron

Circle K

Murphy Express

Save-o-Mat

Shell

Speedway

Valero

Walmart

Banks in Alamogordo

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank 34

First American Bank

First National Bank

Otero Federal Credit Union

Pioneer

WaFd Bank

Wells Fargo

Western Bank

Gyms in Alamogordo

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alamogordo Rec Center

Anytime Fitness

Planet Fitness

Quimby Gymnasium and Natatorium

Golf Courses in Alamogordo

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desert Lakes Golf Course

Nursing Homes in Alamogordo

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
CASA ARENA BLANCA NURSING CENTER 205 MOONGLOW AVE.	For profit - Corporation	117	96	2/5	—	3/5	1/5	5754344510
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY BETTY DARE 3101 NORTH FLORIDA AVENUE	Non profit - Corporation	90	63	2/5	—	2/5	1/5	5754340033

Pharmacies in Alamogordo

5 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
K MART CORP	3201 N WHITE SANDS BLVD	505-434-1324
MEDICAL ARTS PHARMACY INC	1301 10TH ST	575-437-5530
PAY AND SAVE INC	675 10TH ST	575-434-4130
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1306	233 SOUTH NEW YORK AVENUE	575-434-5345
WALGREENS - 9991	955 NORTH WHITE SANDS BOULEVARD	575-434-4116

EV Charging Stations in Alamogordo

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Casa Chevrolet GMC	2600 N White Sands Blvd	EV Connect		1	J1772COMBO	public
CASA TOYOTA CASA TOYOTA	3333 N White Sands Blvd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Enel X - Tays Event Center	2400 N Scenic Dr	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Alamogordo

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
38 DIRT ROAD (109129)	GTOWER	150
38 DIRT ROAD (109129)	GTOWER	150
1.2 miles W of US Route 54 & 1.27 miles NW of US Route 70 (109129)	GTOWER	150
1.2 miles W of US Route 54 & 1.27 miles NW of US Route 70 (109129)	GTOWER	150
HWY 82 (109151)	LTOWER	61
HWY 82 (109151)	LTOWER	61
HWY 82	TOWER	61
(Alamogordo) LONGRIDGE MTN.	LTOWER	33
(Rockwood) W of Hwy 54 South & 3800 block S Hwy 54	MTOWER	31
5.1 miles W of US Route 54 (109144)	LTOWER	28
5.1 miles W of US Route 54 (109144)	LTOWER	28
NF-93 (109144)	LTOWER	25
NF-93 (109144)	LTOWER	25

Fire Stations in Alamogordo

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Alamo West Fire Rescue	23 El Paso Drive	Volunteer	505-434-3686
Boles Acres Fire & Rescue	10 Sage AVE	Volunteer	505-437-0071
Dungan Volunteer Fire Department	32 Crestwood LN	Volunteer	505-434-1408
Oro Vista Fire & Rescue	112 San Pedro DR	Volunteer	505-434-6999

Power Plants Near Alamogordo

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
ALAMOGORDO SOLAR ENERGY CENTER	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-106.0	OP

Bridges in Alamogordo

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1934	45	23,111	F
Culvert	Concrete	1934	32	23,111	F
Culvert	Concrete	2013	32	23,111	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2002	185	23,111	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1975	193	23,111	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1975	193	23,111	F
Culvert	Concrete	1934	43	23,111	F
Culvert	Concrete	1956	53	16,783	F
Culvert	Concrete	1956	52	16,783	F
Culvert	Concrete	1937	33	16,783	F
Culvert	Concrete	1937	30	16,783	F
Culvert	Concrete	1937	52	16,783	F
Culvert	Concrete	1933	43	15,467	F
Culvert	Concrete	2001	53	13,460	G
Culvert	Concrete	2001	62	13,460	G
Culvert	Concrete	2001	62	13,460	G
Culvert	Concrete	2001	62	13,460	G
Culvert	Concrete	1975	26	13,335	F
Culvert	Concrete	1975	22	13,335	F
Culvert	Concrete	1975	26	13,335	F
Culvert	Concrete	1975	32	13,335	F
Culvert	Concrete	2002	47	12,497	F
Culvert	Concrete	2013	40	8,016	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1940	28	7,102	F
Culvert	Concrete	1970	21	7,102	F
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1960	28	6,391	F
Culvert	Concrete	2014	32	3,340	G
Culvert	Concrete	2012	26	2,442	F
Culvert	Concrete	1987	21	2,274	G
Culvert	Concrete	1987	21	2,274	G
Culvert	Concrete	1987	21	2,274	G
Culvert	Concrete	2013	68	1,426	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1970	30	950	F
Culvert	Concrete	2014	21	216	G
Culvert	Concrete	1976	42	216	F
Culvert	Steel	1995	28	216	G

Correctional Facilities in Alamogordo

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
OTERO COUNTY DETENTION CENTER	1958 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DR	COUNTY	-999	208	OPEN

Airports Near Alamogordo

13 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport	ALM	Medium Airport
Holloman Air Force Base	HMN	Medium Airport
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport	RUI	Medium Airport
Cornucopia Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Fort Bliss MacGregor Range Assault Strip	—	Small Airport
G Bar F Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Mesa Verde Ranch Strip Airport	—	Small Airport
Otero Mill Airport	—	Small Airport
Sunspot Airport	—	Small Airport
Three Rivers Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Timberon Airport	—	Small Airport
White Sands Mar Site Airport	—	Small Airport
White Sands Space Harbor	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Alamogordo

6 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Alamogordo Police Department	700
Border Patrol Checkpoint
New Mexico State Police	411 East 10th Street
Otero County Sheriff Office	3208 North White Sands Boulevard
Tularosa Police Department	609 Saint Francis Drive
United States Customs and Border Protection

Grocery Stores in Alamogordo

24 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Aiko's Oriental Food Store 781	Convenience Store	700 1st St
Alamogordo Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	100 Washington ave
Albertson's Market 681	Supermarket	1300 E 10th St
Allsups 009	Convenience Store	1300 E Indian Wells Rd
Allsups 095	Convenience Store	822 Scenic Dr
Allsups 102377	Convenience Store	820 Highway 70 W
Circle K 2741285	Convenience Store	1616 10th St
Circle K 2741296	Convenience Store	657 S White Sands Blvd
Dollar General 13112	Other	1325 1st St
DOLLAR GENERAL 14122	Other	1714 Indian Wells Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 18749	Other	900 US Highway 70
Dollar General 24579	Other	2000 E 10th St
Dollar Tree 3198	Other	516 1st St
Dollar Tree 6943	Other	2107 N Florida Ave
Lowe's Signature 55	Super Store	675 E 10th St
Maverik Inc 712	Convenience Store	1900 Highway 54 S
Murphy Express 8880	Convenience Store	221 S White Sands Blvd
Speedway 9121	Convenience Store	901 Highway 70 W
Speedway 9122	Convenience Store	2126 N Florida Ave
Speedway 9123	Convenience Store	1957 Highway 54 S
WALGREENS 9991	Other	955 N White Sands Blvd
Walmart 1306	Super Store	233 S NEW YORK AVE
Walmart Neighborhood Market 5726	Super Store	2401 INDIAN WELLS ROAD
Your Community Connection	Convenience Store	700 E 1st Street

Post Offices in Alamogordo

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Alamogordo Post Office	930 East 12th Street

Treatment Centers in Alamogordo

2 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Alamogordo Family Health Center	Both	575-437-7404
Presbyterian Medical Services	Substance Abuse	575-434-2960

DOL Wage Violations in Alamogordo

25 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $254,831 in back wages owed to 316 employees.

Violations

$254,831

Back Wages Owed

316

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
GENERAL HYDRONICS INC. [OSHA]	—	—	88310	Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction	4	$92,978	$781	119
Lockheed Martin	—	Lockheed Martin	88310	—	1	$39,141	$13,047	3
Marquardt Eye Associates	—	—	88310	—	1	$19,114	$1,470	13
Purcella Construction, Inc.	—	—	88311	—	1	$13,835	$988	14
Graham Mechanical	—	—	88310	—	1	$13,228	$3,307	4
Ellinger Logging	—	—	88310	—	1	$12,842	$3,211	4
ALAMOGORDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS [OSHA]	—	—	88310	Elementary and Secondary Schools	1	$11,788	$222	53
Primary Care Solutions	—	—	88310	—	1	$10,575	$557	19
Jack Wayte Construction Co., Inc. - SCA	—	—	88310	—	1	$7,663	$3,832	2
Discount Pools and Spas, LLC	—	—	88310	—	1	$6,516	$1,303	5
Chandni Venture dba Motel 6	—	—	88310	—	1	$5,580	$349	16
Southwest Air Systems, Inc.	—	—	88310	—	2	$4,782	$398	12
Darnold Plumbing	—	—	88310	—	1	$4,204	$525	8
The Aristocrat Assisted Living	—	—	88310	—	1	$4,037	$237	17
Southwestern Electrical Contracting, Inc	—	—	88311	—	1	$3,636	$606	6
Otero County Fair Association	—	—	88310	—	1	$1,950	$1,950	1
Gonzalez Painting	—	—	88310	—	1	$1,164	$582	2
H&J Alamo Auto Glass	—	—	88310	—	1	$584	$584	1
SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING [OSHA]	—	—	88310	Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors	2	$497	$62	8
ZUNI ELECTRIC [OSHA]	—	—	88310	Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors	1	$220	$110	2
The Aristocrat	—	—	88310	—	1	$174	$87	2
Rustic Cafe	—	—	88310	—	1	$128	$128	1
J & K Construction, LLC	—	—	88310	—	1	$106	$53	2
Sundance Construction & Development	—	—	88311	—	1	$68	$68	1
Ashley Residential Construction and Septic	—	—	88310	—	1	$21	$21	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alamogordo

47 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ALAMOGORDO AREA MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE	PO BOX 757
ALAMOGORDO CHURCH	86 DESERT SANDS RD
APOSTOLIC CONGREGATION OF THE U S INC	204 SHADOW MOUNTAIN DR
BEREAN INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH INC	PO BOX 2075
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH INC	1316 SCENIC DR
BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE OF NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH	2315 APACHE LN
BOLES ACRES BAPTIST CHURCH	5980 HIGHWAY 54 S UNIT 3657
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALAMOGORDO	1841 LAMAR CIR
CALVARY CHAPEL FELLOWSHIP	PO BOX 1765
CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH INTERFAITH	2960 SCENIC DR
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY BIBLE PLACE	2826 INDIAN WELLS RD
COTTONWOOD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP	7035 HIGHWAY 70 N
CUBA AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST	1900 23RD ST
DOLLY PARTONS IMAGINATION LIBRARY OF OTERO COUNTY	PO BOX 4113
ETERNITY BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 2322
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALAMOGORDO	203 ALAMO ST
FIRST ASSEMBLY WORSHIP CENTER OF ALAMOGORDO NEW MEXICO INC	PO BOX 69
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALAMOGORDO NM	1100 MICHIGAN AVE
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH	2300 23RD ST
GATHERING PLACE ALAMOGORDO INC	1601 HAWAII AVE
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION INC	1206 GREENWOOD LN
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH ALAMOGORDO INC	705 DELAWARE AVE
IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH	1107 ADAMS AVE
INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF THE FOUR SQUARE GOSPEL	PO BOX 340
LIGHT IN THE DESERT CHURCH	14 COTTONTAIL RUN
LIGHT OF THE WORLD FELLOWSHIP CHURCH	784 GRANADA SHOPPING CENTER
LOVE INC OF OTERO COUNTY	PO BOX 1551
MISSIONS SUPPLY	2219 LAWRENCE BLVD
MOUNT OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION OF NEW MEXICO OR	PO BOX 1904
MOUNTAIN VALLEY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION	1328 SCENIC DR
MOUNTAIN VIEW ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH	1300 CUBA AVE
MOUNTAIN VIEW BAPTIST	PO BOX 1039
NEW COVENANT	700 1ST ST STE 721
NEW HEART COWBOY CHURCH	1311 GALWAY DR
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 1389
NEW LIFE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP	501 WRIGHT AVE
NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 1508
PRIMERA BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 647
SAINT ANTHONY THE GREAT ORTHODOX MONASTERY INC	2000 OCOTILLO DR
SAINT PETER THE ALEUT ORTODOX CHURCH	2000 OCOTILLO DR
SAVING GRACE INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH INC	PO BOX 359
SHOEMAKER SOCIETY	407 SUNRISE AVE
ST FRANCES CABRINI CATHOLIC SCHOOL	1000 8TH ST
ST JUDE PARISH INC	1404 COLLEGE AVE
THE TODAY CHURCH INCORPORATED	622 9TH ST
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH	1505 COLLEGE AVE
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	2201 15TH ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alamogordo

What is the population of Alamogordo?

Alamogordo has a population of 31,063 residents and is located in New Mexico. The population density is 1,440 people per square mile, spread across 21.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.7 years. The population is 47.5% female and 52.5% male.

Is Alamogordo expensive to live in?

Alamogordo is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 92.2 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $52,515, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,600 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $886 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Alamogordo safe?

Alamogordo is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 342 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,501 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Alamogordo receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Alamogordo?

Alamogordo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.6 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 37.

How is the job market in Alamogordo?

Alamogordo has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $962. There are 1,328 business establishments in the area, including 110 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 6.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Alamogordo?

The median home value in Alamogordo is $163,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $219,388. For renters, the median monthly rent is $886. Fair market rent is $927 for a 1-bedroom and $1,129 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 59.8%. The average annual property tax is $2,608.

How are the schools in Alamogordo?

Schools in Alamogordo score 5.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 25.2% of adults in Alamogordo hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. 9.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Alamogordo?

The obesity rate in Alamogordo is 36.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.5% of adults are smokers. 22.3% are physically inactive. 24.9% of residents report depression. 13.2% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 48.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,211.

What is transportation like in Alamogordo?

The average commute in Alamogordo is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 80.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Alamogordo?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Alamogordo is 66.6% White, 5.8% Black or African American, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian. 83.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 16.1% speak Spanish. 19.3% of the population are military veterans. 22.0% of residents have a disability. 94.0% have health insurance coverage.

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