Fort Sumner, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
958 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,063 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
37.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$154,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$392 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$471 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

De Baca County
4
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

De Baca County
4
New Mexico
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 4 38
Feb 0 2 41
Mar 1 1 48
Apr 1 1 56
May 1 0 66
Jun 2 0 74
Jul 2 0 77
Aug 2 0 75
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 2 0 58
Nov 1 1 47
Dec 1 4 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NM State Senate District 27, NM State House District 63, NM
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Schools

Fort Sumner High
2 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Fort Sumner Middle
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Fort Sumner Elementary
2 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Mesalands Community College
54 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Clovis Community College
60 miles, SE • 1.4 star
New Mexico Military Institute
76 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Roosevelt General Hospital
53 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Plains Regional Medical Center
56 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Roswell Air Center
84 miles, SW • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
132 miles, NW • 1 star
Lea County Regional Airport
137 miles, S • 1 star
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