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Mescalero, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lincoln County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
814
Population
46/sq mi density
$28,167
Median Income
$24,282 per capita
$48,300
Home Value
$299,604 Zillow
$282
Median Rent
17.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
34
Violent Crime/100K
1,636 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$28,167 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,300 home value, $282/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Mescalero experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,051 ft (2,454 m) |
| Area | 17.9 sq mi (46.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1346°N, 105.7999°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Alamogordo-White Sands Regional (ALM) 23 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 (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 73 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Mescalero has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (0.6").