Lincoln County, NM Eviction Risk
5 cities · 12,479 residents · Avg 3.7/10 (Low)3.7Avg score
3.8Highest city
3.5Lowest city
33.9%Rent burden
$830Median rent
R+36.42020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Lincoln County
Ruidoso7,699 pop
3.8
Ruidoso Downs2,655 pop
3.7
Capitan1,191 pop
3.8
Carrizozo854 pop
3.7
Nogal80 pop
3.5
About Lincoln County
Lincoln County spans 5 cities serving approximately 12,479 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.7/10. The county voted Republican by 36.4 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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