City safety & data profile

AlamogordoNM

Alamogordo, NM is a 31K-resident city in Otero County with a median household income of $55,952.

Otero County, New Mexico. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Alamogordo, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Alamogordo has a population larger than 64% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $172,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

31K
Population
Top 36%
By size
$55,952
Median income
$172,900
Median home
16.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Alamogordo

Alamogordo posts a median household income higher than 16% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Alamogordo area.

Top 84%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Alamogordo

Where Alamogordo income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$55,952 Bottom 16% higher than 16% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NM $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Alamogordo, NM beyond the headline numbers

Alamogordo sits inside Otero County, New Mexico, at roughly 32.90°N, -105.96°W. Population 30,753, $55,952 median household income. Median home value $172,900, median rent $902. Poverty rate 16.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Alamogordo's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 35.9%, then high blood pressure at 35%. 1 hospital in/around Alamogordo, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Alamogordo from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
30,753
Alamogordo
Median Income
$55,952
-18% vs avg
Median Home Value
$172,900
-24% vs avg
Median Age
37.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Otero County) - Alamogordo's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
69K+6%
Median Income
$55,876+42%
Median Home Value
$162,700+59%
Poverty Rate
19.3%-11%
Unemployment
7.3%-39%

Economics

Economics indicators for Alamogordo, NM
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$902/mo
Poverty Rate
16.6% +17% vs avg
Unemployment 6.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.5%
Work From Home 7.3%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 63%
African American 5.8%
Asian 2.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
35.9%
High Blood Pressure
35%
Short Sleep Duration
33.3%
Physical Inactivity
23.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.9%
Binge Drinking
14.4%
Current Smoking
13.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.9%
Diabetes
12.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.5%
Annual Checkup 70.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.4%
Stroke
4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
CHRISTUS SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO
ALAMOGORDO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Alamogordo, NM? ▼
Alamogordo, NM has a population of 30,753 people, located in Otero County, New Mexico.
What is the median household income in Alamogordo? ▼
The median household income in Alamogordo, NM is $55,952 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.6%.
What is the median home value in Alamogordo? ▼
The median home value in Alamogordo, NM is $172,900. Median rent is $902/month.
What are the top health concerns in Alamogordo? ▼
The top health indicators in Alamogordo include Obesity (35.9%), High Blood Pressure (35%), Short Sleep Duration (33.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Alamogordo? ▼
Alamogordo has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Alamogordo? ▼
The median age in Alamogordo, NM is 37.1 years. 25.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Alamogordo, NM is located in Otero County, New Mexico. With a population of 31K and a $55,952 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Alamogordo area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Alamogordo's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Alamogordo area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Alamogordo against New Mexico peers on any ranking lens. Explore New Mexico

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Otero County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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