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Overview

Otero County, CO (shown in white) has 1,261.95 mi² of land area and 7.76 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:


The county's elevations range from a low of 3,996.1' to a high of 5,196.8', with a weighted average of 4,449.8' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 12.2°F to average highs around 94.8°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 53.3°F. Average annual precipation is 13.2". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 5B using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).

The estimated population of Otero County is 18,671 with 7,676 households. These households are spread across 8 unique municipalties (not all shown).