Carrizozo, NM

New Mexico · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
959 Population
$26,121 Median Income
$80,200 Home Value
$618 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
0 Violent Crime / 100K
49.0 yrs Median Age
16.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
2.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.5
Safety
2.3
Education

People

Population959
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 42.0%

Economy

2.1/5
Median Income$26,121
Per Capita Income$30,267
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty Rate29.1%
County GDP$894M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$80,200
Zillow Value$152,756
Median Rent$618
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,129

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes11.9%
Depression23.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

2.5/5
Violent Crime0/100K
Property Crime1,136/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Jan / Jul37° / 75°
Rain13 in/yr
Snow7 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 37 (Good)

Education

2.3/5
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+87.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.65
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Work From Home6.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Carrizozo Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$26,121
Home Value$80,200
Median Rent$618
Poverty Rate29.1%
Bachelor's Degree+16.3%
Unemployment3.8%
Violent Crime0.0 /100K
Avg Temperature56.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population959
Population Density115 per sq mi
Median Age49.0 years
Male55.3%
Female44.7%
Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 42% Black 0.5% Hispanic 7.6% Asian 0.7% Other 49.2%
White42.0%
Black or African American0.5%
Hispanic or Latino7.6%
Asian0.7%
Other Races49.2%

Language

English Only58.4%
Spanish Speakers41.6%
English 58.4% Spanish 41.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability32.7%
Health Insurance94.1%

Income

65% below avg
Median Household Income$26,121
Per Capita Income$30,267
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$831
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$62,215

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Poverty Rate29.1%
Total Establishments (County)888
County GDP$894M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation106
Healthcare Facilities48
Retail Stores129
Manufacturing14
Total Establishments888

Industry Mix

Restaurants 106 Healthcare 48 Retail 129 Manufacturing 14

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$62,215
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,836

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time17.7 min
Work From Home6.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

72% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$80,200
Zillow Home Value Index$152,756

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied80.7%

Rental Costs

47% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$618

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,836
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.78%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes11.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure32.5%
Asthma9.7%
COPD6.4%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.0%
Physical Inactivity27.6%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.1%
Regular Checkup66.2%
Premature Death Rate12,621 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.7 / 10
Exercise Access85.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)48
Restaurants (County)106

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime0.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault0.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,136.4 /100K
Burglary413.2 /100K
Larceny/Theft723.1 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Temperature

37°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average56.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation13.4 in
Annual Snowfall7.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median37.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation5,543 ft (1,690 m)
Land Area8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density115 per sq mi
Latitude33.6433°
Longitude-105.8411°
County FIPS35027

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.3%
D 29.8%

Republican +38.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.3%
High School+87.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.65

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density115 per sq mi
Land Area8.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

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