Alamogordo, New Mexico

Population 31,141

Alamogordo is located in Otero County, NM. The population is 31,141, making Alamogordo the largest city in Otero County and the 10th largest city in the state of New Mexico.

There are 12 public schools in Alamogordo with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Alamogordo is low , and there are 64 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Alamogordo is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Alamogordo property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Alamogordo include Boles Acres, La Luz and Holloman AFB.

Alamogordo Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 11%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.8%

Crime Rate

12.68% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 236
  • Violent Crimes: 342
  • Robbery: 13
  • Burglary: 324
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

34.11% Higher than national avg.
  • 64 offenders in Alamogordo
  • 20.55 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

80 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 71

Unemployment

Moderate 4.3%
  • New Mexico unemployment average: 4.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Alamogordo, NM and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Alamogordo's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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64 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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60 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2008, the city of Alamogordo, NM issued 60 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 60 permits, 57 were issued for single family homes and 3 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2007, the city of Alamogordo, NM issued 153 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 153 permits, 150 were issued for single family homes and 3 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $765
  • 1 Bedroom: $780
  • 2 Bedrooms: $950
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,350
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,590

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Environmental Hazards

80 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Alamogordo, NM has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Alamogordo, NM is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.86 Average
    Alamogordo, NM is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.43°
  • February 40.23°
  • March 50.45°
  • April 59.53°
  • May 65.65°
  • June 77.82°
  • July 83.4°
  • August 79.9°
  • September 72.67°
  • October 60.33°
  • November 46.27°
  • December 38.68°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Alamogordo, NM

Earthquakes
Alamogordo, NM has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Alamogordo, NM has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Alamogordo, NM has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Alamogordo, NM has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Alamogordo, NM: $46,364

Unemployment

Unemployment in Alamogordo is 4.3%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.86%
White Collar - 58.14%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Susana Martinez
  • Sen. Martin Heinrich
  • Sen. Tom Udall

City Representatives

  • Steve Pearce

Neighborhood Info

4 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

27 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

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