At a Glance
Median Income
$38,428
$23,379 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
Zillow: $312,021
Median Rent
$938/mo
43.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
14.1% smoking rate
How Cloudcroft Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cloudcroft's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cloudcroft a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cloudcroft residents earn a median household income of $38,428 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,379. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 50.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,328 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cloudcroft is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,021. Median rent is $938/month, with 43.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
30.3% of adults in Cloudcroft hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cloudcroft has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,275
Median Age18.9 yrs
Density777/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,428
Per Capita$23,379
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$3,795M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
B+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$938
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$312,021
Housing Units1,048
Rent Burden43.1%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,128/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain28.4 in/yr
Elevation8,798 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Cloudcroft was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Alamogordo-White Sands Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.