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Elephant Butte, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Sierra County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,586
Population
379/sq mi density
$45,179
Median Income
$36,575 per capita
$166,800
Home Value
$234,942 Zillow
$1,169
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
63
Violent Crime/100K
1,445 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,179 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$166,800 home value, $1,169/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elephant Butte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,514 ft (1,376 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1824°N, 107.2216°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Sierra County County |
| Nearest Airport | Las Cruces International (LRU) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 137 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 190 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Elephant Butte has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (0.2").