Alamogordo Public RecordsNew Mexico

Alamogordo, Otero County, NM, serves its ~31,000 residents with Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GC Regional), a 99-bed acute care hospital, plus clinics like Presbyterian Medical Services and La Clinica de Familia. About 15% of Alamogordo’s population is uninsured, with Medicaid covering ~30%. The city’s healthcare providers include over 100 physicians and specialists. Major health concerns include diabetes (prevalence ~12%), obesity, and respiratory illnesses. While healthcare access is generally adequate, rural patients may face barriers to specialty care. Patient demographics are ~53% non-Hispanic White, 36% Hispanic/Latino, and 6% Native American (U.S. Census, 2022).

Alamogordo, in Otero County, NM, hosts 15 public schools, including Alamogordo High School, serving roughly 5,500 students. The high school graduation rate is about 83%, while only 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. School performance averages a 5/10 on GreatSchools ratings. Adult education options include New Mexico State University-Alamogordo. School safety initiatives are in place, but the district reports an average of 2.5 incidents per 1,000 students annually. Educational programs feature STEM, dual-credit, and career technical education to support diverse student needs.

Alamogordo, the county seat of Otero County, New Mexico, had a population of approximately 31,384 in 2022. The median age is about 38 years. Females make up 50.4% and males 49.6% of residents. Racially, the city is 66% White, 6% Black or African American, 2.4% Native American, 1.8% Asian, and 17% identifying as two or more races. About 39% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino (of any race).

Alamogordo, located in Otero County, NM, relies primarily on private vehicles, with approximately 88% of commuters driving alone and around 10% carpooling (2022 ACS). Public transportation is limited; the Z-Trans bus system services key city routes, but less than 1% use public transit. The average one-way commute is about 18 minutes, notably below the national average. Most households (92%) own at least one vehicle. Major employment hubs include Holloman Air Force Base, Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center, and local schools. Transportation infrastructure encompasses US Route 54, US Route 70, and the Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport.

Alamogordo, in Otero County, NM, has a homeownership rate of about 60%, with median home values around $165,000 and median rents near $900/month as of 2023. The housing market saw prices increase roughly 5% year-over-year. Housing types mainly include single-family homes, with some apartments and mobile homes. Notable neighborhoods are Desert Foothills, Stonegate, and Cottonwood Heights. Property taxes are relatively low, averaging around 0.6% of a property’s value. Rental demand is steady, partly due to nearby Holloman Air Force Base.