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Capitan, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lincoln County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,262 Population 387/sq mi density
$50,299 Median Income $35,120 per capita
$128,800 Home Value $243,507 Zillow
$914 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
212 Violent Crime/100K 706 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,299 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,800 home value, $914/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Capitan (3)

Oliver Lee State Park
State Park
719 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
National Monument
Tucked away in the middle of New Mexico you’ll find Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. Its three distinct sites offer a glimpse into a unique time in history—a time entrenched with cultural borrowing, conflict and struggles. These sites continue to stand as reminders of the Spanish and Puebl...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Sh...
Weather: Salinas Pueblo Missions is located at an elevation of 6100-6500 ft (1860-1980 m) in an arid climate. Average annual rainfall is about 15 inches. Winters can be cold and snowy. Summer highs are above 9...
White Sands National Park
National Park
Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert, creating the world's largest gypsum dunefield. White Sands National Park preser...
Entrance: $25
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Temperatures at White Sands vary greatly throughout the year. Summer time temperatures can be very hot. Winters are mild with cool evenings. Spring time is the windy season. Fall is very enjoyable wit...