Otero County , New Mexico
Population: 68,235 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $52,717 Home $149,500 Rent $926/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 68,235 residents, Otero County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for New Mexico and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Otero County in the top 15% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with wildfire potential the dominant local risk.
$52,717
Median Income
household
$149,500
Home Value
median
$926/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $52,717 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,186 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% |
| Median Home Value | $149,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $926/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 68,235 |
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
37.1%
Obesity
12.7%
Diabetes
14.9%
Smoking
32.4%
High Blood Pressure
24.6%
No Physical Activity
24.4%
Depression
34.3%
Insufficient Sleep
67.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 84.7 · 85th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
11.29
🌀 Hurricane
23.61
🔥 Wildfire
98.16
❄️ Winter Storm
93.00
🌍 Earthquake
55.73
☀️ Drought
76.15
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