Fort Sumner, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · De Baca County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
958 Population 289/sq mi density
$154,000 Home Value $110,966 Zillow
$715 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Sumner, NM

At a Glance

Home Value
$154,000
45% below
Zillow: $110,966
Median Rent
$715/mo
39% below
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
91% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
15.3%
325% above
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Fort Sumner Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Sumner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
55%
Rent
61%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
425%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Sumner a Good Place to Live?

F
1.2 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Sumner is $154,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,966. Median rent is $715/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

3.1% of adults in Fort Sumner hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Sumner has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population958
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density289/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,170
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$111M
Avg Weekly Wage$806

Housing

Home Value$154,000
Rent$715
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$110,966
Housing Units591
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death13,650/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain15.1 in/yr
Elevation4,137 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute6 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Sumner was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Clovis Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.