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Alamogordo, NM

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Alamogordo, NM

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 60
Population31,063
Foreign Born2.9%
Population Density1,440people per mi²
Median Age37.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

69/100

31% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Alamogordo, New Mexico

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $14k$27k
Comfortable $32k$47k
Luxury $92k+$143k+
Elite (Top 5%) $109k+$168k+
Affordability Ratio

112%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean86%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
25
Poor
8
Negative
5

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

2.2mi

Airport

A L A M O G O R D O RC ' ERS

3.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Alamogordo, NM

0.6mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 2.8 mi
Camping20Nearest 10.9 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range7Nearest 0.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$53k+3.5%
30% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$244k
63% below US avg
College Educated
25.2%
28% below US avg
WFH
6.5%
55% below US avg
Homeownership
59.8%
9% below US avg
Median Home
$164k
42% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 66% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
22.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−24.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−15.7%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.13 / 1k Residents75% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
4.02 / 1k Residents18% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−32.5%
Burglary
2.45 / 1k Residents36% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
14.63 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.85 / 1k Residents73% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: EVENSwing

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Alamogordo, New Mexico
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C
Weak10.2% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (250% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone8A~13°F min
Growing Season260 days344 frost-free
Annual Rainfall9.2"
Elevation4,341 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C+
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A
Great84 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,440/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak5 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
B+
Goodborder 84 mi · coast 251 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$43.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityEl Paso679k people are 84 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital193 miSanta Fe, NM
Nearest Prison4.4 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:02:47.000Z

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