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Cloudcroft, NM


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Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Cloudcroft, New Mexico, in Otero county, is 72 miles NE of Las Cruces, New Mexico (center to center) and 93 miles NE of El Paso, Texas. There are an estimated 749 people in the village.

The People and Families of Cloudcroft

In Cloudcroft, about 66% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cloudcroft had a median family income of $52,292. Cloudcroft has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Cloudcroft living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($550) in Cloudcroft. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Cloudcroft.

Cloudcroft Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Cloudcroft is owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Cloudcroft, 90% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Cloudcroft. The commute to work is less of a chore in the village than other villages.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCloudcroft College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Cloudcroft Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 8%Cloudcroft Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Cloudcroft Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Cloudcroft Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 11%Cloudcroft Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Cloudcroft People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Cloudcroft Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Cloudcroft Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Cloudcroft, NM

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women89
Racial Diversity83
Senior Citizens57
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Housing Recently Built86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime79
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Historic Cloudcroft

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Homeward bound. between 1890 and 1910

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Homeward bound. between 1890 and 1910

Hazel Kirk's mill. between 1890 and 1910

A Mountain farm. between 1890 and 1910

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