Otero County
City in Colorado, United States
Overview
Otero County in southern New Mexico offers a mix of small cities, rural charm, and striking natural beauty. The area is renowned for White Sands National Park, military history, and its lively arts scene in local villages. The pleasant climate and friendly communities make it popular with families and outdoor lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Colorado
Population
67,839
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
37.90°, -103.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
68
Female Safety
67
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,110
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
65
English
98
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
1.9°C
Record High
42.9°C
Record Low
-19.1°C
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
328 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.