Ruidoso Downs, NM
Living in Ruidoso Downs
Bikeability
15
Walkability
49
Commute
100
Public Transit
17
Affordability
100
Public Safety
30
Airports
19
Hospitals
73
Colleges
18
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.6k
Population
-240 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
7%
College-Educated
-10% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino46%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate38%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$29k
Median Household Income
-$4.1k (2010–19)
78%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
15 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K14%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector57%
Self-employed23%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office33%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$131k
Median Home Value
+$24k (2010–19)
12%
Built 2000 or Later
$431
Median Monthly Rent
-$38 (2010–19)
28%
Owner-Occupied
-20% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached26%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home38%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K22%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Utility gas80%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ruidoso Downs
United States45
New Mexico61
Lincoln County58
Property Crime in Ruidoso Downs
United States48
New Mexico62
Lincoln County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump67%
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 Downs
Inland Flooding80
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ruidoso Downs, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ruidoso Downs, NM
Legacy Christian Academy
35 miles, SW
Father James B Hay School
36 miles, SW
Imago Dei Academy
36 miles, SW
Lighthouse Academy
60 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Ruidoso Downs, NM
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
91 miles, NW
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
99 miles, SW
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso
118 miles, SW
The University of Texas at El Paso
120 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ruidoso Downs, NM
Lincoln County Medical Center
2 miles, W
Mescalero Phs Indian Hospital
16 miles, SW
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
34 miles, SW
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
62 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Ruidoso Downs, NM
Roswell Air Center
62 miles, E
El Paso International Airport
115 miles, SW
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
131 miles, NW
Lea County Regional Airport
145 miles, E