Otero County

NM · Pop. 40,782 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Otero County is a suburban county in NM with a population of approximately 40,782.

$/Acre: $2,252

Property Tax: 0.8%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 95.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%

Local Sales Tax1.51%

Combined Sales Tax6.39%

Cost of Living Index98

Median Household Income$71,029

Poverty Rate25.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,252

Median Home Price$323K

Acres for Sale4351

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall18.9 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,494 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)356 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)6.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K887

Property Crime /100K837

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyModerate