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Carrizozo, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lincoln County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
959
Population
115/sq mi density
$26,121
Median Income
$30,267 per capita
$80,200
Home Value
$152,756 Zillow
$618
Median Rent
36.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
321
Violent Crime/100K
856 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$26,121 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,200 home value, $618/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
321 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Carrizozo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,543 ft (1,690 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6433°N, 105.8411°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sierra Blanca Regional (RUI) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 17 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in |
Carrizozo has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (0.4").