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Ruidoso, NM

Lincoln CountyElev. 2,051 m
Population
7,701
Median home
$229,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Ruidoso

Ruidoso is home to roughly 7,701 residents. Ruidoso sits in Lincoln County. The median age is 44.4 and the median household income is $50,259. Homes carry a median value of $229,100, and about 70% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (64.3%). Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
7,701
Median age
44.4
Median household income
$50,259
Per-capita income
$32,998
Poverty rate
16.5%
High-school grad or higher
90.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg. commute
14.2 min
Work from home
14%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White64.3%
Hispanic or Latino28.3%
Black1.3%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.8%
Service23.8%
Sales & office19.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.3%
Production, transportation & material moving7.8%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$229,100
Median gross rent
$924/mo
Owner-occupied
69.6%
Median year built
1981
Households
3,702
Avg. household size
2.08

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Ruidoso has 4 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading42%
Math17%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

RUIDOSO HIGHHighGrades 9–12
RUIDOSO MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
SIERRA VISTA PRIMARYElementaryGrades -1–2
WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades 3–5

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

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Ruidoso vs New Mexico and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Lincoln County
LightningRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Low

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Ruidoso is in Lincoln County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Ruidoso sits in Lincoln County. Elevation ~2,051 m.

Map of Ruidoso
Ruidoso, NM
Where Ruidoso is
AlbuquerqueLas CrucesRio RanchoSanta FeRoswellFarmingtonRuidoso
Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

New Mexico Military Institute Summer Camp, Main BuildingOld Dowlin MillRuidoso Lookout Tower
Notable people from Ruidoso
Tristan GaleYvette HerrellCody Willard
People searches in Ruidoso
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Ruidoso Downs (4 mi)Tularosa (28 mi)Alamogordo (36 mi)Roswell (66 mi)Artesia (80 mi)Socorro (86 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Ruidoso, NM (1)

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

Ritchard Kerry Johnson, 69
Ruidoso · Lincoln County · 88345
AKA Ritchard Kerry Johnson, Richand Johnson

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

Ruidoso — frequently asked

What is the population of Ruidoso, New Mexico?
Ruidoso has a population of about 7,701, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Ruidoso?
The median home value in Ruidoso is $229,100, and the median gross rent is $924/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Ruidoso face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lincoln County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, wildfire, winter weather.
How many schools are in Ruidoso?
Ruidoso has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Ruidoso?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Ruidoso. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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