Fort Sumner, New Mexico

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Population in 2022: 879 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -29.6%
 
Males: 508  (57.9%)
Females: 371  (42.1%)
Median resident age:

27.7 years
New Mexico median age:

39.4 years

Zip codes: 88119.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-678,065,006 (it was $19,583 in 2000)
Fort Sumner $-678,065,006
NM $59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,991 (it was $13,327 in 2000)

Fort Sumner village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $278,777 (it was $39,400 in 2000)
Fort Sumner:

$278,777
NM:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $199,941; detached houses: $222,224; mobile homes: $95,991

Median gross rent in 2022: $648.

March 2022 cost of living index in Fort Sumner: 86.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.0%
(4.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 17.2% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Fort Sumner, NM (2022)
    • 90374.9%Hispanic
    • 27723.0%White alone
    • 302.5%Two or more races

Races in Fort Sumner detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Fort Sumner, New Mexico as of April 20, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Fort Sumner is 1,242 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: Irish (9.0%), American (2.4%), British (1.6%), German (1.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated in 1910

Elevation: 4049 feet

Land area: 3.33 square miles.

Population density: 264 people per square mile   (very low).

Fort Sumner, New Mexico map

5 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.4%
New Mexico:

9.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,801 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $561 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Santa Fe, NM (127.8 miles , pop. 62,203).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (141.5 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (444.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

East De Baca, NM (3.0 miles ),
West De Baca, NM (3.5 miles ),
Lake Sumner, NM (3.6 miles),
House, NM (4.8 miles),
House-Forrest, NM (5.5 miles ),
Puerto de Luna, NM (5.7 miles),
Melrose, NM (5.9 miles ),
Santa Rosa, NM (6.4 miles )

Latitude: 34.47 N, Longitude: 104.24 W

Area code: 505

Distribution of median household income in Fort Sumner, NM in 2022
Distribution of house value in Fort Sumner, NM in 2022
Fort Sumner satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
New Mexico:

3.6%
Most common industries in Fort Sumner, NM (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (15.1%)
  • Construction (12.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.1%)
  • Public administration (8.9%)
  • Educational services (8.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (22.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.4%)
  • Public administration (9.7%)
  • Health care (5.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (18.1%)
  • Educational services (14.4%)
  • Public administration (8.0%)
  • Social assistance (6.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (2.7%)
Most common occupations in Fort Sumner, NM (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
  • Cashiers (4.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.3%)

Average climate in Fort Sumner, New Mexico

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Fort Sumner, New Mexico environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

Fort Sumner-area historical tornado activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/17/1970, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 25.0 miles away from the Fort Sumner village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1957, a category F2 tornado 39.6 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fort Sumner-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 486% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 181.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi) earthquake occurred 294.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 161.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 223.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 171.8 miles away from Fort Sumner center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 174.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Fort Sumner topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Fort Sumner:

  • DE BACA GENERAL HOSPITAL (provides emergency services, 500 NORTH TENTH)
  • PECOS VALLEY CARE CENTER (519 NORTH 10TH STREET)

Airports located in Fort Sumner:

See details about airports located in Fort Sumner, NM

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fort Sumner:

  • Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (about 56 miles; Portales, NM; Full-time enrollment: 4,263)
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus (about 82 miles; Roswell, NM; FT enrollment: 2,212)
  • New Mexico Highlands University (about 96 miles; Las Vegas, NM; FT enrollment: 2,931)
  • South Plains College (about 125 miles; Levelland, TX; FT enrollment: 7,007)
  • Santa Fe Community College (about 127 miles; Santa Fe, NM; FT enrollment: 3,047)
  • West Texas A & M University (about 137 miles; Canyon, TX; FT enrollment: 6,820)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 142 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)

Public high school in Fort Sumner:

  • FORT SUMNER HIGH (Location: 1001 SUMNER AVE, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Fort Sumner:

  • FORT SUMNER ELEMENTARY (Location: 1001 SUMNER AVE, Grades: PK-5)
  • FORT SUMNER MIDDLE (Location: 1001 SUMNER AVE, Grades: 6-8)

Library in Fort Sumner:

  • FORT SUMNER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $70,689; Location: 235 W. SUMNER AVENUE; 16,962 books; 507 audio materials; 560 video materials; 37 state licensed databases; 34 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Fort Sumner: Fort Sumner Weather Station (A), Fort Sumner Public Library (B), Fort Sumner Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance (C), Rodrick Drug Store Historic Site (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Fort Sumner include: Nazarene Church (A), Church of Christ (B), First Baptist Church (C), Saint Johns Episcopal Church (D), Saint Anthony Catholic Church (E), First Assembly of God Church (F), Kingdom Hall (G), Christ Full Gospel Church (H), Fort Sumner Church of Christ (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Fort Sumner Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Truchas Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Fort Sumner include: Fort Sumner Historical Marker (1), Early Spanish Route Historical Marker (2), Fort Sumner State Monument Historical Marker (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Valley View Mobile Home & RV Park (Museums; 1401 East Sumner Avenue), Billy the Kid Museum (1601 East Sumner Avenue).

Hotels: Super 8 Fort Sumner Nm (1707 Sumner Avenue), Oasis Motel (1704 East Sumner), Billy the Kid Country Inn (1700 East Sumner), Super 8 Motel (1703 Sumner Avenue), Coronado Motel (309 West Sumner Avenue).

Courts: United States Government - Ft Sumner- Supreme Court Administrative Of (518 Avenue B), De BACA County District Court (514 Avenue Centre), New Mexico State Government - Ft Sumner- Magistrate Court (508 Avenue B).

Drinking water stations with addresses in Fort Sumner and their reported violations in the past:

FORT SUMNER MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 1,216, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-19-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Failure To Address Deficiency - In FEB-17-2011, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-16-2011)
  • Failure To Address Deficiency - In NOV-22-2010, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-16-2011)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-01-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-01-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-28-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-28-2010)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-21-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-21-2009), St Compliance achieved (SEP-28-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-28-2010)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JUL-01-1994, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-10-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-10-2004), St Compliance achieved (AUG-23-2005), St Public Notif received (SEP-16-2005)
  • One other older monitoring violation
Average household size:
This village:

2.1 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

56.4%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.9%
Whole state:

8.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
9 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010
66 people in nursing homes in 2000
5 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000

Banks with branches in Fort Sumner (2011 data):

  • The Citizens Bank of Clovis: Fort Sumner Branch at 105 E. Sumner Avenue, branch established on 1935/04/14. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $293.8 mil, Deposits: $244.1 mil, headquarters in Clovis, NM, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Cbc, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Fort Sumner:

Marital status in Fort Sumner, NM
  • Never married: 58.6%
  • Now married: 24.4%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 11.2%
  • Divorced: 4.6%

For population 25 years and over in Fort Sumner:

  • High school or higher: 82.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
New Mexico average:

12.6

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Fort Sumner
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fort Sumner, NM (based on De Baca County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant9774
Catholic7051
Mainline Protestant2552
Other481
None37-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
De Baca County:

10.51 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
This county:

10.51 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
De Baca County:

10.51 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
De Baca County:

7.7%
New Mexico:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
De Baca County:

22.4%
New Mexico:

22.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Fort Sumner:

50.0%
New Mexico:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.7%
State:

48.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.8
New Mexico:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Fort Sumner:

23.8%
State:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

13.4%
New Mexico:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
New Mexico:

6.8

Overweight people:
Fort Sumner:

36.1%
State:

34.6%

General health condition:
Fort Sumner:

50.7%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Fort Sumner:

75.7%
State:

80.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Fort Sumner, NM Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Gas Supply 8$28,728$43,0920$0
Financial Administration 3$11,034$44,1360$0
Health 3$8,538$34,1520$0
Streets and Highways 3$7,125$28,5000$0
Local Libraries 2$5,447$32,6820$0
Sewerage 2$5,388$32,3280$0
Welfare 1$2,806$33,6724$4,533
Water Supply 1$4,349$52,1880$0
Judicial and Legal 1$2,548$30,5760$0
Airports 1$2,673$32,0760$0
Totals for Government 25$78,636$37,7454$4,533

Fort Sumner government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Air Transportation: $264,000 ($300.34)
    Regular Highways: $31,000 ($35.27)
    Gas Utilities: $24,000 ($27.30)
  • Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $867,000 ($986.35)
    Police Protection: $325,000 ($369.74)
    Housing and Community Development: $257,000 ($292.38)
    Water Utilities: $224,000 ($254.84)
    Regular Highways: $210,000 ($238.91)
    Sewerage: $149,000 ($169.51)
    Local Fire Protection: $118,000 ($134.24)
    General - Other: $97,000 ($110.35)
    Financial Administration: $75,000 ($85.32)
    Libraries: $52,000 ($59.16)
    Health - Other: $45,000 ($51.19)
    Central Staff Services: $44,000 ($50.06)
    Air Transportation: $26,000 ($29.58)
    Parks and Recreation: $24,000 ($27.30)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000 ($6.83)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $14,000 ($15.93)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Housing and Community Development: $144,000 ($163.82)
    Gas Utilities: $41,000 ($46.64)
    General - Other: $18,000 ($20.48)
    Parks and Recreation: $10,000 ($11.38)
    Water Utilities: $2,000 ($2.28)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($1.14)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $688,000 ($782.71)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $30,000 ($34.13)

Fort Sumner government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $127,000 ($144.48)
    Housing and Community Development: $96,000 ($109.22)
    Air Transportation: $20,000 ($22.75)
    Parks and Recreation: $15,000 ($17.06)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Air Transportation: $278,000 ($316.27)
    Housing and Community Development: $217,000 ($246.87)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $84,000 ($95.56)
    Sale of Property: $51,000 ($58.02)
    Interest Earnings: $12,000 ($13.65)
    General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($2.28)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $973,000 ($1106.94)
    Water Utilities: $264,000 ($300.34)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $77,000 ($87.60)
    General Local Government Support: $26,000 ($29.58)
    Highways: $17,000 ($19.34)
    Health and Hospitals: $12,000 ($13.65)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $441,000 ($501.71)
    Motor Vehicle License: $29,000 ($32.99)
    Public Utilities Sales: $26,000 ($29.58)
    Property: $22,000 ($25.03)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,000 ($2.28)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($1.14)

Fort Sumner government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $958,000 ($1089.87)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $876,000 ($996.59)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $82,000 ($93.29)

Fort Sumner government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,306,000 ($2623.44)

Businesses in Fort Sumner, NM

  • Super 8: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Fort Sumner:

  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIJN (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FARWELL, TX; Owner: METROPOLITIAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KBIM (910 AM; 5 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: KING BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KNMX (540 AM; 5 kW; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: SANGRE DE CRISTO B/DCASTING CO, INC)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KCRX (1430 AM; 5 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: ROSENDO CASAREZ, JR.)
  • KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fort Sumner:

  • K219DP (91.7 FM; FORT SUMNER, NM; Owner: EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY)
  • Fort Sumner, New Mexico
  • Fatal accident count8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents12
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:3
  • Fatalities13
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents24
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • New Mexico average
  • Fatal accident count2720
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents3755
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons987
  • Fatalities3110
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents7206
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents368
See more detailed statistics of Fort Sumner fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 121ft / 37.4mTotal length
  • $1,624,000Total costs
  • 23,600Total average daily traffic
  • 3,971Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Fort Sumner, NM - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 61930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Fort Sumner, NM

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Fort Sumner)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

40 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Fort Sumner, NM)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • FT SUMNER, 2.5 Miles Wnw Of Cr 1-20 & State Road (Lat: 34.407556 Lon: -104.301139), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WPXT534,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6271.36 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, Grant Date: 04/17/2023, Expiration Date: 06/09/2033, Certifier: Robert Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co, 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Email:

  • NM04045B, 23080 U.S. Highway 60 (Nm4045b) (Lat: 34.474056 Lon: -104.302750), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WQRG887,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/09/2023, Expiration Date: 05/10/2033, Certifier: Dan Menser, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Fort Sumner)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: SOUKUP WILLIAM G WAG-AERO SPRTSMN 2+2 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 173PF, N173PF, N-173PF, Serial Number: 946, Year manufactured: 1997, Airworthiness Date: 04/28/1997, Certificate Issue Date: 07/30/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Jennifer T Dicecco, 699 Shenandoah Dr, Fort Sumner, NM 88119, Other Owners: Jody B Niesen
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3173S, N3173S, N-3173S, Serial Number: 18255673, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 07/23/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 02/03/2020
    Registrant (Corporation): Cortese Farm And Ranch Inc, 3121 Billy The Kid Dr, Fort Sumner, NM 88119
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182F (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 3517U, N3517U, N-3517U, Serial Number: 18254917, Year manufactured: 1963, Certificate Issue Date: 04/24/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Robert M Addison, Po Box 550, Fort Sumner, NM 88119
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3904Z, N3904Z, N-3904Z, Serial Number: 18-7717, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 08/17/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 03/22/2001
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Paul E Horney, 6864 Angus Rd, Fort Sumner, NM 88119, Other Owners: Guy W Horney
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5591B, N5591B, N-5591B, Serial Number: 33591, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 07/31/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 07/30/2019
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Jody B Niesen, 699 Shenandoah Dr, Fort Sumner, NM 88119, Other Owners: Jennifer Dicecco
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7476W, N7476W, N-7476W, Serial Number: 28-1385, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 07/25/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 10/24/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Robert M Addison, Po Box 550, Fort Sumner, NM 88119

2006 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2006 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 25. The highest number of fires - 45 took place in 2016, and the least - 9 in 2007. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Fort Sumner, NM When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (69.6%), and Structure Fires (16.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Fort Sumner, NM
    • 22969.6%Outside Fires
    • 5516.7%Structure Fires
    • 3711.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 82.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Fort Sumner, NM
Most common first names in Fort Sumner, NM among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2375.8 years
Mary1784.1 years
John1581.1 years
Joe1380.1 years
George1173.2 years
William1172.7 years
Thomas978.3 years
Alice883.9 years
Robert865.1 years
Sam782.1 years
Most common last names in Fort Sumner, NM among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Sena2170.8 years
Lopez1980.1 years
Gonzales1276.7 years
Casaus1180.1 years
Lucero1072.0 years
Smith1071.9 years
Wright881.1 years
Lovato778.6 years
Baca777.0 years
Bell771.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fort Sumner, NM
  • 52.4%Electricity
  • 33.4%Utility gas
  • 9.5%Wood
  • 4.4%Other fuel
  • 0.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Fort Sumner, NM
  • 68.1%Utility gas
  • 20.2%Electricity
  • 11.7%Other fuel


Fort Sumner compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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