Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Carrizozo’s concentration of trails is 1.7 miles per square mile, above both the New Mexico town median (1.0) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Its National Register listings include White Oaks Historic District and Jicarilla Schoolhouse. Carrizozo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Carrizozo beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,301 in 1920, a peak of 1,546 in 1960, 972 in 2020. The archive holds 22 old photos and papers going back to 1939 and 3 maps from 1943 on.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Carrizozo, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 27, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Carrizozo.
90% of households own their home in Carrizozo, against 70% in New Mexico’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. Its rent at the middle of the market is $611 a month. Values fell 8.2% in the year to September 2026.
| Carrizozo | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 90% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $611 a month | $940 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Of its 3 schools, two are listed below, each with the reason. Its public schools are run by the Carrizozo school district. The 3 public schools in Carrizozo teach 144 students between them.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrizozo ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 72 | – |
| Carrizozo HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 47 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Federal aid has come to Carrizozo households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024. On expected storm and flood damage, Carrizozo sits above 78% of U.S. communities. Just over two thirds of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by wildfires at 21%.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
July afternoons reach 89°, January nights drop to 22° and about 7 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The average commute in Carrizozo is 19 minutes. Since 2013, Carrizozo has lost 66 jobs, to 250 in 2023. In Carrizozo, a quarter of residents live below the poverty line. Half commute less than 78 miles.
| Carrizozo | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 25% | 21% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 21% | 14% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown. 2 crimes were reported in Carrizozo in 2025: 1 property and 1 violent.
Carrizozo is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
15% of Carrizozo adults report frequent mental distress. The town beats the New Mexico average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. Two figures for adults here: 17% have diabetes, 18% report frequent physical distress.
| Carrizozo | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 19% |
| What stands out | Carrizozo | NM |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.6% | 73.3% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 73.3% | 69% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.1% | 7.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Walkers can cover 14 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Valle del Sol Park | 0.2 mi | 12 |
| 2. City Park | 0.1 mi | 1 |
| 3. Spencer Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Carrizozo; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Carrizozo residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Mexico.
Town in New Mexico, United States
Carrizozo is a town in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat, and as of the 2020 census had a population of 972. Founded in 1899, the town provided the main railroad access for Lincoln County, and the town experienced significant population growth in the early decades of the 1900s. However, with declining relevance of the railroad, the population of the town has gradually declined. The town is located at the intersection of U.S. Routes 54 and 380.
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Carrizozo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
