Ruidoso, NM

Living in Ruidoso

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 49
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 71
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Public Safety 45
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 18
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Schools 1
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Residents

7.8k Population -363 (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
60% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino39%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate28%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$4k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
16  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector66%
Self-employed14%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military1%
Sales and office29%
Service26%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$181k Median Home Value -$8.6k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$539 Median Monthly Rent -$84 (2010–19)
27% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
LP gas3%
Utility gas78%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ruidoso

United States45
New Mexico61
Lincoln County58

Property Crime in Ruidoso

United States48
New Mexico62
Lincoln County56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 1 4
Feb 42 1 3
Mar 48 1 2
Apr 56 1 1
May 64 1 0
Jun 72 2 0
Jul 74 3 0
Aug 73 3 0
Sep 67 2 0
Oct 57 1 0
Nov 46 1 1
Dec 38 1 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ruidoso

Inland Flooding83
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ruidoso, NM

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ruidoso, NM

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Imago Dei Academy
35 miles, SW
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Lighthouse Academy
64 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Ruidoso, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ruidoso, NM

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Airports

Airports near Ruidoso, NM

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Roswell Air Center
66 miles, E
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