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Ruidoso Downs, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lincoln County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,629
Population
694/sq mi density
$31,413
Median Income
$15,430 per capita
$55,400
Home Value
$220,079 Zillow
$826
Median Rent
49.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
738
Violent Crime/100K
4,350 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$31,413 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,400 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
738 violent crimes/100K (94% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ruidoso Downs 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 | 6,440 ft (1,963 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 694/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3312°N, 105.5968°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sierra Blanca Regional (RUI) 10 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 (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 59 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in |
Ruidoso Downs has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (0.6").