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Ruidoso, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lincoln County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
7,701
Population
477/sq mi density
$50,259
Median Income
$32,998 per capita
$229,100
Home Value
$326,158 Zillow
$924
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
396
Violent Crime/100K
2,632 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,259 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$229,100 home value, $924/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
396 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ruidoso 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 | 6,840 ft (2,085 m) |
| Area | 16.1 sq mi (41.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3495°N, 105.6688°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sierra Blanca Regional (RUI) 11 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 (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 54 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Ruidoso has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (0.7").