Cloudcroft
Village in Otero County, New Mexico
Cloudcroft is a village in Otero County, New Mexico, with 750 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 8,668 ft (2,642 m) above sea level. The nearest town is High Rolls, 4.3 miles W.
- 750residents (2020 Census)
- 8,668 ftelevation · 2,642 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 458 / sq mipopulation density
- 88317ZIP code
About Cloudcroft
Cloudcroft is a village in Otero County, New Mexico, United States, and is located within the Lincoln National Forest. The population was 750 at the 2020 census.
Its high elevation of 8,676 feet (2,644 m) allows for a mild summer, and the forested mountains make it a tourist attraction for the surrounding deserts. Tourism is the primary economy of the village.
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Living in Cloudcroft
- Median household income
- $56,563
- Median home value
- $234,800
- Median age
- 61.1
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Cloudcroft had 750 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 750 |
|---|---|
| Density | 458 per sq mi (177 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cloudcroft at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Otero County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 750 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.64 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 8,668 ft (2,642 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9522° N, 105.7324° W |
| ZIP code | 88317 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3516280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cloudcroft
- High Rolls4.3 mi W
- Twin Forks5.1 mi E
- La Luz12.1 mi W
- Mescalero13.2 mi N
- Mayhill13.9 mi E
- Alamogordo14.2 mi W
- Sacramento15.1 mi SE
- Bent15.4 mi NW
- Weed15.9 mi SE
- Boles Acres16.9 mi SW
- Tularosa18.6 mi NW
- Timberon21.9 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Cloudcroft
What county is Cloudcroft in?
Cloudcroft is in Otero County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Cloudcroft, NM?
750 people lived in Cloudcroft at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cloudcroft, NM?
The ZIP code of Cloudcroft is 88317.
What is the elevation of Cloudcroft?
8,668 feet (2,642 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cloudcroft?
High Rolls (4.3 mi), Twin Forks (5.1 mi), La Luz (12.1 mi), Mescalero (13.2 mi), Mayhill (13.9 mi).
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