Carrizozo, NM

Carrizozo, New Mexico

Carrizozo, New Mexico, in Lincoln county, is 103 miles NE of Las Cruces, New Mexico (center to center) and 109 miles SE of Albuquerque, New Mexico. About 1,036 people people live in Carrizozo.

The People and Families of Carrizozo

In Carrizozo, about 48% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Carrizozo, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the town.

Carrizozo is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the town nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carrizozo had a median family income of $29,625. As it happens, more people than usual in Carrizozo are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Carrizozo.

Carrizozo Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Carrizozo, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The town isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Carrizozo, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Carrizozo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Carrizozo, NM

Comparing Carrizozo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Carrizozo Almanac

Carrizozo Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Carrizozo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Carrizozo, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Carrizozo High Schools (2004)

CARRIZOZO HIGH
800 D. AVENUE
505-648-2346
A Title I school.
Serves 56 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Carrizozo Colleges

(List of All New Mexico Colleges)

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