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Cloudcroft, NM
Village in Otero County, New Mexico.
Population
630
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
385
ZIP codes
0
Cloudcroft and its ZIP codes
Cloudcroft at a glance
- Cloudcroft is about 22 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,563 a year, 12% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,800 (5% below New Mexico).
Local data for Cloudcroft, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cloudcroft, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,563
Poverty rate
24.6%
Median home value
$234,800
Homeownership
84.2%
Bachelor's or higher
43.7%
Median age
61.1
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (201), Irish Americans (104), Russian Americans (41).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otero County. PPP loans are for Cloudcroft.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,656
17,539 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,665
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$698M
FY 2026, $10,286 per person
How people get to work
Cloudcroft, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.7%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home24.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cloudcroft, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
830
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
757
2.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
72° / 19°F
28.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cloudcroft, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Cloudcroft
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| High RollsCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 15.4 |
| Twin ForksCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.1 |
| La LuzCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 10.7 |
| AlamogordoCity | 13 mi | 21.6 |
| MescaleroCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 17.9 |
| SacramentoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.5 |
| BentCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.1 |
| MayhillCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 9.5 |
| Boles AcresCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 12.2 |
| WeedCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9 |
| TularosaVillage | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| TimberonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 20.3 |
| Holloman AFBCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 12.6 |
| Ruidoso DownsCity | 28 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cloudcroft, NM in?
- Cloudcroft is in Otero County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Cloudcroft, NM?
- About 630 people live in Cloudcroft, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cloudcroft?
- Nearby places include High Rolls (4.5 mi), Twin Forks (6.5 mi), La Luz (12 mi), Alamogordo (13 mi), Mescalero (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023