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About Cloudcroft
Village in Otero County, New Mexico, United StatesCloudcroft 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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Housing in Cloudcroft
The typical Cloudcroft home is worth about $312,000, down 1.7% in a year, close to the New Mexico typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Cloudcroft
Not graded
Cloudcroft has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Health in Cloudcroft
Compared with New Mexico
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.
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Schools in Cloudcroft
All Cloudcroft schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Cloudcroft’s kids attend outperform 66% of New Mexico’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NM. Ratings are from neighbors.
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