Tatum, NM

Living in Tatum

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 35
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 72
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 25
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Schools 10
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Residents

726 Population +78 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -16 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated -7% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -16% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate39%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$9.3k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government20%
Private sector51%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office28%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle2%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$90k Median Home Value +$39k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$475 Median Monthly Rent +$331 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached72%
Mobile home24%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195929%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity46%
LP gas7%
Utility gas48%

Crime

Violent Crime in Tatum

United States45
New Mexico61
Lea County50

Property Crime in Tatum

United States48
New Mexico62
Lea County71

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (18%)(79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump82%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 1 2
Feb 44 1 1
Mar 51 1 1
Apr 59 1 0
May 68 2 0
Jun 76 2 0
Jul 78 2 0
Aug 77 2 0
Sep 70 2 0
Oct 60 1 0
Nov 49 1 1
Dec 40 1 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tatum

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding84
Tornado22
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Tatum, NM

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Tatum, NM

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Colleges

Colleges near Tatum, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near Tatum, NM

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Yoakum County Hospital
34 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Tatum, NM

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Roswell Air Center
71 miles, W