Elephant Butte, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,586 332.4M (US)
Median Age
66.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,179 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$166,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$365 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$926 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sierra County
6
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sierra County
5
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 2 40
Feb 1 1 45
Mar 0 0 50
Apr 0 0 57
May 1 0 66
Jun 1 0 75
Jul 2 0 77
Aug 2 0 75
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 1 0 59
Nov 1 0 48
Dec 1 2 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NM State Senate District 35, NM State House District 38, NM
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Schools

T or C Middle
3 miles, SW
Hot Springs High
3 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Western New Mexico University
68 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Gila Regional Medical Center
66 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

El Paso International Airport
107 miles, S • 1.9 star
Roswell Air Center
156 miles, E • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
180 miles, NE • 1 star
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