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Alamogordo, NM

Founded 1898Otero CountyElev. 1,323 m
Population
31,063
Median home
$163,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Alamogordo

With about 31,063 residents, Alamogordo is one of New Mexico's notable places. Alamogordo was founded in 1898 and sits in Otero County. The median age is 37.7 and the median household income is $52,515. Homes carry a median value of $163,600, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (54.3%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
31,063
Median age
37.7
Median household income
$52,515
Per-capita income
$31,998
Poverty rate
17.7%
High-school grad or higher
92.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
Unemployment
7.1%
Avg. commute
17.7 min
Work from home
6.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White54.3%
Hispanic or Latino31.8%
Black5.6%
Asian2.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.2%
Sales & office23.9%
Service20.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.9%
Production, transportation & material moving7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$163,600
Median gross rent
$886/mo
Owner-occupied
59.8%
Median year built
1979
Households
13,194
Avg. household size
2.31

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Alamogordo has 12 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading24%
Math19%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ACADEMY DEL SOL ALT.HighGrades 10–12
ALAMOGORDO HIGHHighGrades 9–12
CHAPARRAL MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARYElementary
DESERT STAR ELEMENTARYElementary
NORTH ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
SIERRA ELEMENTARYElementary
SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARYElementary
YUCCA ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIREDOtherGrades -1–12
STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOLGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime4% above national
Alamogordo403
New Mexico795
United States386
↑ 18% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime52% above national
Alamogordo2,962
New Mexico3,102
United States1,952
↑ 17% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Alamogordo Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Alamogordo.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Otero County
LightningRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Alamogordo is in Otero County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Alamogordo was founded in 1898 and sits in Otero County. Elevation ~1,323 m.

Map of Alamogordo
Alamogordo, NM
Where Alamogordo is
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Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Infirmary BuildingCentral Receiving BuildingAuditorium and Recreation BuildingAdministration BuildingUS Post Office--AlamogordoAlamogordo Woman's Club
Notable people from Alamogordo
Edward CondonEdwin L. MechemEdward Lee HowardCedric JacksonAdam FryePaul MorenoKaren LaffertySharon Lee GallegosCindy ChavezJunior Daugherty
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Nearby cities
Tularosa (14 mi)Ruidoso (36 mi)Ruidoso Downs (38 mi)Las Cruces (62 mi)Anthony (71 mi)Truth or Consequences (80 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Alamogordo, NM (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Alamogordo, New Mexico.

Daniel Gerald James, 45
Alamogordo · 88310
AKA James G Daniel, Daniel James
Juan P Flores-Velasquez, 31
Alamogordo · Otero County · 88310
AKA Johnny Flores, Fish Flores
Robert Perez, 65
Alamogordo · Otero County · 88310
AKA Robert Perez

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Alamogordo — frequently asked

What is the population of Alamogordo, New Mexico?
Alamogordo has a population of about 31,063, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Alamogordo?
The median home value in Alamogordo is $163,600, and the median gross rent is $886/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Alamogordo safe? What is the crime rate?
Alamogordo Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 403 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Alamogordo face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Otero County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, wildfire, winter weather.
How many schools are in Alamogordo?
Alamogordo has 12 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Alamogordo?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Alamogordo. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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