Lake Sumner, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · De Baca County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
66 Population 1/sq mi density
$9,999 Home Value $107,875 Zillow
60°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
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Sumner, NM

At a Glance

Home Value
$9,999
96% below
Zillow: $107,875
Bachelor's Degree+
3.0%
91% below
48.5% high school+
Obesity Rate
29.3%
9% below
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Lake Sumner Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
4%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake 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 Lake Sumner is $9,999 , 96% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,875. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

3.0% of adults in Lake Sumner hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 48.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Sumner has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population66
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female92% / 8%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$22,186
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$111M
Avg Weekly Wage$806

Housing

Home Value$9,999
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$107,875
Housing Units161
Rent Burden37.8%

Health

Obesity29.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,650/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain14.0 in/yr
Elevation4,322 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+48.5%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Sumner was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Clovis Regional (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
1.5% of the population has a disability.