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Elephant Butte
City in New Mexico, United States
Overview
Elephant Butte is a tranquil lakeside town in southern New Mexico, famed for the expansive Elephant Butte Lake State Park. It offers a mix of water-based recreation and small-town charm, appealing to outdoor lovers and those seeking relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Mexico
Population
1,447
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
33.15°, -107.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,855
Local Cost
$1,162
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
15.7°C
Summer Avg
26.4°C
Winter Avg
4.9°C
Record High
41.3°C
Record Low
-16.7°C
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
254 mm
Internet Speed
146 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
TCS
Distance
13 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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