Fort Sumner, New Mexico

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Population (year 2000): 1,249. Estimated population in July 2006: 1,033 (-17.3% change)

Males: 600	(48.0%)
Females: 649	(52.0%)

De Baca County

Median resident age:	45.6 years
New Mexico median age:	34.6 years

Zip codes: 88119.

Estimated median household income in 2005: $18,900 (it was $19,583 in 2000)

Fort Sumner	$18,900
New Mexico:	$37,492

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $48,800 (it was $41,700 in 2000)

Fort Sumner	$48,800
New Mexico:	$125,500

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Races in Fort Sumner:

White Non-Hispanic (49.9%)
Hispanic (48.3%)
Other race (15.3%)
Two or more races (1.9%)
American Indian (1.3%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

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Ancestries: English (7.8%), Irish (7.2%), United States (5.3%), German (4.3%), French (1.8%), Scotch-Irish (1.5%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated in 1910

Elevation: 4049 feet

Land area: 3.33 square miles.

Population density: 321 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Fort Sumner

High school or higher: 63.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
Unemployed: 5.8%
Mean travel time to work: 14.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Fort Sumner village

Never married: 20.3%
Now married: 49.2%
Separated: 2.3%
Widowed: 18.9%
Divorced: 9.4%

48 residents are foreign born (3.5% Latin America).

This village:	3.8%
New Mexico:	8.2%

According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Fort Sumner, New Mexico in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Fort Sumner to the number of sex offenders is 1069 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this village is near the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Fort Sumner:	0.5% ($199)
New Mexico:	0.6% ($699)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Santa Fe, NM (144.3 miles , pop. 62,203).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (168.6 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: San Antonio, TX (525.0 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities: East De Baca, NM (9.4 miles ), Lake Sumner, NM (14.6 miles) , West De Baca, NM (14.9 miles ), House, NM (26.2 miles) , House-Forrest, NM (34.1 miles ), Melrose, NM (42.3 miles ), Santa Rosa, NM (44.4 miles ), Floyd, NM (51.9 miles) .

Latitude: 34.47 N, Longitude: 104.24 W

66 people in nursing homes
5 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Area code: 505

Fort Sumner household income distribution

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Population change in the 1990s: -34 (-2.7%).

Most common industries for males:

Construction (22%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (12%)
Public administration (10%)
Health care (6%)
Food and beverage stores (5%)
Accommodation and food services (5%)
Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)

Most common industries for females:

Health care (26%)
Accommodation and food services (18%)
Educational services (14%)
Public administration (8%)
Social assistance (6%)
Food and beverage stores (6%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3%)

Most common occupations for males

Agricultural workers including supervisors (7%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
Farmers and farm managers (5%)
Law enforcement workers including supervisors (5%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)

Most common occupations for females

Cooks and food preparation workers (10%)
Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9%)
Health technologists and technicians (6%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
Cashiers (5%)
Waiters and waitresses (4%)

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Fort Sumner-area historical tornado activity is above New Mexico state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/17/1970, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 28.3 miles away from the Fort Sumner village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1957, a category 2 tornado 47.7 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Hospitals/medical centers near Fort Sumner:

GUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 36 miles; SANTA ROSA, NM)
DR DAN C TRIGG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 62 miles; TUCUMCARI, NM)
PLAINS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CLOVIS (about 66 miles; CLOVIS, NM)

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Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Fort Sumner:

CANNON AFB (about 65 miles; CLOVIS, NM; ID: CVS)
ROSWELL INDUSTRIAL AIR CENTER (about 83 miles; ROSWELL, NM; ID: ROW)
SIERRA BLANCA REGIONAL (about 114 miles; RUIDOSO, NM; ID: SRR)

Other public-use airports nearest to Fort Sumner:

FORT SUMNER MUNI (about 2 miles; FORT SUMNER, NM; ID: FSU)
SANTA ROSA ROUTE 66 (about 42 miles; SANTA ROSA, NM; ID: Q58)
CONCHAS STATE PARK (about 61 miles; CONCHAS DAM, NM; ID: E89)

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

EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 66 miles; PORTALES, NM; Full-time enrollment: 2,955)
NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY (about 97 miles; LAS VEGAS, NM; FT enrollment: 2,278)
SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE (about 140 miles; LEVELLAND, TX; FT enrollment: 3,851)
WEST TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY (about 166 miles; CANYON, TX; FT enrollment: 5,476)
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-ALBUQUERQUE NM CAMPUS (about 168 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; FT enrollment: 3,261)
WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 170 miles; PLAINVIEW, TX; FT enrollment: 2,578)
ALBUQUERQUE TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE (about 170 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; FT enrollment: 9,188)

Library in Fort Sumner:

FORT SUMNER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $49,218; Location: P.O. DRAWER D - 220 SUMNER AVENUE; 17,713 books; 131 audio materials; 264 video materials; 30 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Fort Sumner: Fort Sumner Weather Station (A), Rodrick Drug Store Historic Site (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

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

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

Post office: Fort Sumner Post Office (A). Display/hide its location 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).

Average household size:

This village:	2.2 people
New Mexico:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This village:	58.7%
Whole state:	68.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This village:	3.9%
Whole state:	6.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:

This village:	25.3%
Whole state:	18.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:

This village:	8.8%
Whole state:	7.8%

Fort Sumner compared to New Mexico state average:

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Median household income below state average.
Median house value significantly below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
Median age significantly above state average.
Renting percentage below state average.
Length of stay since moving in above state average.
Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
Number of college students below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

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Banks with branches in Fort Sumner (2007 data):

The Citizens Bank of Clovis: Fort Sumner Branch at 319 Summer Avenue, branch established on 1935-04-14. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $184.0 mil, Deposits: $150.3 mil, headquarters in Clovis, NM, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Cbc, Inc.

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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)
Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Average yearly full-time wage	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Local Libraries	1	$1,546	$18,552	1	$804
Water Supply	2	$3,860	$23,160	0	$0
Parks and Recreation	1	$1,922	$23,064	0	$0
Sewerage	0	$0		1	$1,120
Health	1	$1,214	$14,568	0	$0
Other Government Administration	1	$1,314	$15,768	0	$0
Welfare	1	$1,240	$14,880	0	$0
Streets and Highways	1	$1,200	$14,400	0	$0
Police Protection - Officers	2	$3,556	$21,336	0	$0
Financial Administration	3	$6,062	$24,248	1	$534
Totals for Government	13	$21,914	$20,228	3	$2,458

Fort Sumner government finances in 2004:

Charges - All Other: $153,000
Sewerage: $120,000
Current Operations - Water Utilities: $223,000
Financial Administration: $123,000

Sewerage: $111,000

Police Protection: $102,000

Regular Highways: $73,000

Libraries: $62,000

Fire Protection: $49,000

Parks & Recreation: $34,000
Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $12,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $923,000
Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $889,000
Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $34,000
Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $5,000
Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $179,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $569,000
Revenue - Water Utilities: $256,000
State Intergovernmental - General Support: $153,000
Highways: $128,000

Water Utilities: $35,000
Tax - Total General Sales: $18,000
Property: $15,000

Motor Vehicle License: $12,000

Public Utilities: $11,000

NEC: $3,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $404,000
Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $61,000

6.94% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,979 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.94%
New Mexico average:	7.94%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

8.96% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($23,129 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	8.96%
New Mexico average:	7.42%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Strongest AM radio stations in Fort Sumner:

KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
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.)
KCRX (1430 AM; 5 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: ROSENDO CASAREZ, JR.)
KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fort Sumner:

K219DP (91.7 FM; FORT SUMNER, NM; Owner: EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY)

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