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Tucumcari, New Mexico

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Population in 2022: 5,149 (97% urban, 3% rural).
Population change since 2000: -14.0%
 
Males: 2,576  (50.0%)
Females: 2,573  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

40.3 years
New Mexico median age:

39.4 years

Zip codes: 88401.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $35,013 (it was $22,560 in 2000)
Tucumcari:

$35,013
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,107 (it was $14,786 in 2000)

Tucumcari city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $60,775 (it was $45,800 in 2000)
Tucumcari:

$60,775
NM:

$243,100

Median gross rent in 2022: $664.

March 2022 cost of living index in Tucumcari: 78.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 30.2%
(21.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 8.8% for Black residents, 33.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 19.4% for American Indian residents, 58.2% for other race residents, 36.0% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Tucumcari, NM (2022)
    • 3,39665.2%Hispanic
    • 1,52029.2%White alone
    • 1563.0%Two or more races
    • 1502.9%Black alone
    • 20.04%American Indian alone

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



According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists, there were 17 registered sex offenders living in Tucumcari, New Mexico as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Tucumcari is 299 to 1.


Crime rates in Tucumcari by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		1
(19.2)		0
(0.0)		2
(36.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		3
(57.7)		5
(93.2)		0
(0.0)		2
(37.3)		3
(58.3)		2
(39.2)		0
(0.0)		1
(20.2)		2
(41.6)		1
(20.9)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		4
(77.0)		2
(37.3)		2
(36.9)		4
(74.6)		5
(97.1)		5
(98.0)		1
(20.1)		1
(20.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		66
(1,270)		38
(708.6)		31
(571.6)		16
(298.3)		18
(349.6)		29
(568.6)		14
(281.4)		6
(121.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(41.9)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		147
(2,828)		136
(2,536)		159
(2,932)		87
(1,622)		95
(1,845)		51
(1,000)		41
(824.1)		13
(262.2)		15
(311.7)		18
(377.0)		16
(310.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		191
(3,674)		142
(2,648)		125
(2,305)		105
(1,958)		136
(2,641)		103
(2,020)		86
(1,729)		32
(645.4)		49
(1,018)		39
(816.8)		31
(600.5)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		8
(153.9)		4
(74.6)		5
(92.2)		5
(93.2)		4
(77.7)		4
(78.4)		2
(40.2)		0
(0.0)		7
(145.4)		8
(167.5)		3
(58.1)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(20.9)		1
(19.4)
City-Data.com crime index718.9516.9504.0311.2386.7331.6192.490.6107.497.650.4

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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Crime rate in Tucumcari detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 14 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.51
New Mexico average:

1.93
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Ancestries: American (4.7%), German (3.6%), Irish (2.7%), English (2.5%), French (1.7%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4086 feet

Land area: 7.54 square miles.

Population density: 682 people per square mile   (low).

Tucumcari, New Mexico map

105 residents are foreign born (1.3% Latin America, 0.7% Asia).

This city:

2.0%
New Mexico:

9.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $503 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $410 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Amarillo, TX (106.3 miles , pop. 173,627).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (163.2 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (430.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Logan, NM (4.5 miles ),
San Jon, NM (4.8 miles ),
Logan-Nara Visa, NM (5.4 miles ),
House-Forrest, NM (5.4 miles ),
Conchas Dam, NM (5.5 miles ),
Newkirk, NM (5.6 miles),
Grady, NM (5.8 miles),
South Harding, NM (6.1 miles)

Latitude: 35.17 N, Longitude: 103.73 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -133 (-2.6%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,028 (82.7%)

Area code: 505

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

4.1%
New Mexico:

3.6%
Historical population in Tucumcari, NM
Historical housing units in Tucumcari, NM
Most common industries in Tucumcari, NM (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (14.6%)
  • Educational services (13.6%)
  • Health care (7.4%)
  • Public administration (7.1%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Social assistance (5.6%)
  • Gasoline stations (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.8%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.0%)
  • Truck transportation (7.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.8%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (20.1%)
  • Educational services (18.1%)
  • Health care (13.3%)
  • Public administration (8.5%)
  • Social assistance (6.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Tucumcari, NM (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.3%)
  • Cashiers (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.6%)

Average climate in Tucumcari, New Mexico

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Tucumcari-area historical tornado activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/12/1963, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the Tucumcari city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 6/3/1961, a category F2 tornado 12.9 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Tucumcari-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 509% 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 141.9 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 134.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 137.7 miles away from Tucumcari center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 225.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/2011 at 23:30:19, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 136.9 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 199.3 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)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Quay County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Tucumcari topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Tucumcari:

  • DR DAN C TRIGG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 301 EAST MIEL DE LUNA AVENUE)
  • HELPING HAND HOSPICE (624 SOUTH 2ND STREET)
  • TUCUMCARI HOME HEALTH AGENCY (310 SOUTH 2ND)
  • LAUREL HILLS HEALTHCARE (1005 SOUTH MONROE STREET)

Airports located in Tucumcari:

College/University in Tucumcari:

  • Mesalands Community College (Full-time enrollment: 609; Location: 911 S Tenth Street; Public; Website: www.mesalands.edu)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tucumcari:

  • Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (about 72 miles; Portales, NM; Full-time enrollment: 4,263)
  • New Mexico Highlands University (about 90 miles; Las Vegas, NM; FT enrollment: 2,931)
  • West Texas A & M University (about 104 miles; Canyon, TX; FT enrollment: 6,820)
  • Amarillo College (about 107 miles; Amarillo, TX; FT enrollment: 6,622)
  • Santa Fe Community College (about 132 miles; Santa Fe, NM; FT enrollment: 3,047)
  • Wayland Baptist University (about 133 miles; Plainview, TX; FT enrollment: 5,526)
  • South Plains College (about 135 miles; Levelland, TX; FT enrollment: 7,007)

Public high school in Tucumcari:

  • TUCUMCARI HIGH (Students: 304, Location: 1100 SOUTH 7TH ST, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Tucumcari:

  • TUCUMCARI MIDDLE (Students: 245, Location: 914 SOUTH 4TH ST, Grades: 6-8)
  • TUCUMCARI ELEMENTARY (Location: 1701 SOUTH 9TH ST, Grades: PK-5)
See full list of schools located in Tucumcari

Library in Tucumcari:

  • TUCUMCARI PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $274,932; Location: 602 S. SECOND ST.; 30,621 books; 1,734 audio materials; 1,073 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 37 state licensed databases; 77 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • The following need to be changed. Thank you! College/University in Tucumcari: · MESALANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 267; Location: 911 S TENTH ST; Public; Website: www.mesalands.edu) Public high schools in Tucumcari: · TUCUMCARI HIGH (Students: 321; Location: 1100 S 7TH ST; Grades: 09 - 12) Public primary/middle schools in Tucumcari: · TUCUMCARI ELEM (Students: 491; Location: 1701 S 9TH; Grades: PK - 05) · TUCUMCARI MIDDLE (Students: 280; Location: 914 S 4TH STREET; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • Esperanza High School is now closed. There are only three regular public schools: Tucumcari Elementary School (Pre-K thru 5th); Tucumcari Middle School (5th thru 8th); Tucumcari High School (9th thru 12th).

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Tucumcari: Tucumcari Area Vocational School Library (A), Rural Bookmobile East Library (B), Tucumcari Historical Research Institute (C), Conservancy Fire District 1 Main Station (D), Tucumcari Fire Department Station 1 (E), Tucumcari Medical Services Department (F), Tucumcari Fire Department Station 2 (G), Quay County Courthouse Historic Site (H), Rock Island-Southern Pacific Passenger Depot Historic Site (I), Baca-Goodman House Historic Site (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Tucumcari include: First Baptist Church (A), First Christian Church (B), First Presbyterian Church (C), Full Gospel Grace Tabernacle (D), First Spanish Baptist Church (E), First Assembly of God Church (F), Church of God (G), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (H), Temple Baptist (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Tucumcari include: Tucumcari Metropolitan Park (1), Tucumcari Historical Marker (2), East Side Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Mesalands Community College's Dinosaur Museum (222 East Laughlin Avenue) (1), New Mexico State Government - Rural Book Mobile East (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; Po Box 1163) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Travelodge Motel (1214 East Route 66 Boulevard) (1), Americana Motel (406 East Route 66 Boulevard) (2), Pony Soldier Motel (1803 East Route 66 Boulevard) (3), Royal Palacio Motel (1620 East Route 66 Boulevard) (4), Econo Lodge Tucumcari (3400 East Tucumcari Boulevard) (5), Microtel Inn Tucumcari (2420 South 1st Street) (6), Pow Wow South Apartments (415 East Washington Avenue) (7), Budget Inns (824 West Route 66 Boulevard) (8), Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge (3716 East Tucumcari Boulevard) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: New Mexico State Government - District Court Clerk (300 South 3) (1), Quay County Government - Magistrate Court (122 East Center Street) (2), Tucumcari Municipal Court (225 East Center Street) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Abel Cullum - Martial artist, Paul Brinegar - Actor, Danny Villanueva - Football player.

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

RAD WATER USERS COOP (Population served: 588, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (JUL-26-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-26-2007), St Public Notif requested (JUL-26-2007), St Public Notif received (AUG-20-2007), St Compliance achieved (SEP-18-2008)
LIBERTY MDWCA (Address: 4321 Quay Road 65 , Population served: 170, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-1996, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-12-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-12-2005), St Public Notif received (MAR-14-2005), St Compliance achieved (SEP-02-2010)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-1996, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-12-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-12-2005), St Public Notif received (MAR-14-2005), St Compliance achieved (SEP-02-2010)
HILLS VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 150, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-1996, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-13-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-13-2005), St Compliance achieved (OCT-17-2005)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-1996, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-13-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-13-2005), St Compliance achieved (OCT-17-2005)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.6%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.5%
Whole state:

8.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
18 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010
4 people in correctional facilities intended for juveniles in 2010

People in group quarters in Tucumcari in 2000:

  • 74 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 62 people in nursing homes
  • 12 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Banks with branches in Tucumcari (2011 data):

  • Citizens Bank: Tucumcari Branch at 211 East Main Street, branch established on 1948/03/15. Info updated 2010/06/01: Bank assets: $112.2 mil, Deposits: $99.4 mil, headquarters in Claude, TX, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Triple J Financial, Inc.
  • Tucumcari Federal Savings and Loan Association: Tucumcari Federal Savings And Loan A at 301 S First St, branch established on 1934/07/01. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $39.0 mil, Deposits: $27.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 1 total offices
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Tucumcari Branch at 302 South First Street, branch established on 1901/01/01. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • The First National Bank of New Mexico: Tucumcari Branch at 101 East Tucumcari Boulevard, branch established on 1920/01/08. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $179.4 mil, Deposits: $161.1 mil, headquarters in Clayton, NM, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Union Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Tucumcari:

Marital status in Tucumcari, NM
  • Never married: 34.4%
  • Now married: 29.6%
  • Separated: 5.0%
  • Widowed: 12.6%
  • Divorced: 18.4%

For population 25 years and over in Tucumcari:

  • High school or higher: 81.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 7.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 9.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
New Mexico average:

12.6

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tucumcari, NM (based on Quay County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,29919
Catholic3,5105
Mainline Protestant6556
Other2702
None307-
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
Quay County:

2.23 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

1.12 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Here:

13.41 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

7.82 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

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

6.8%
New Mexico:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

25.8%
New Mexico:

22.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Tucumcari:

48.9%
New Mexico:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Tucumcari:

46.0%
New Mexico:

48.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.9
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.0%
New Mexico:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Tucumcari:

12.0%
New Mexico:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
New Mexico:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.8%
State:

34.6%

General health condition:
This city:

53.7%
New Mexico:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

78.5%
New Mexico:

80.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Tucumcari, 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
Police Protection - Officers 11$53,499$58,3630$0
Parks and Recreation 11$27,482$29,9804$4,575
Housing and Community Development (Local) 9$30,232$40,3090$0
Water Supply 9$32,931$43,9080$0
Health 7$30,012$51,4497$12,278
Financial Administration 7$27,632$47,3690$0
Solid Waste Management 7$21,421$36,7221$1,289
Sewerage 7$26,011$44,5900$0
Other Government Administration 6$15,028$30,0561$906
Streets and Highways 4$9,931$29,7930$0
Local Libraries 3$7,329$29,3161$1,329
Other and Unallocable 3$10,746$42,9840$0
Judicial and Legal 2$4,271$25,6260$0
Airports 2$5,872$35,2320$0
Welfare 2$5,970$35,8204$5,199
Police - Other 1$2,442$29,3040$0
Firefighters 0$0 6$1,650
Totals for Government 91$310,810$40,98624$27,225

Tucumcari government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $100,000 ($19.42)
    Water Utilities: $75,000 ($14.57)
    Solid Waste Management: $13,000 ($2.52)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $1,383,000 ($268.60)
    Water Utilities: $1,279,000 ($248.40)
    General - Other: $956,000 ($185.67)
    Central Staff Services: $952,000 ($184.89)
    Health - Other: $789,000 ($153.23)
    Sewerage: $780,000 ($151.49)
    Solid Waste Management: $754,000 ($146.44)
    Parks and Recreation: $676,000 ($131.29)
    Regular Highways: $510,000 ($99.05)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $417,000 ($80.99)
    Air Transportation: $372,000 ($72.25)
    Local Fire Protection: $279,000 ($54.19)
    Financial Administration: $274,000 ($53.21)
    Libraries: $188,000 ($36.51)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $74,000 ($14.37)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $162,000 ($31.46)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Public Welfare - Other: $7,000 ($1.36)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $233,000 ($45.25)
    Solid Waste Management: $72,000 ($13.98)
    Sewerage: $61,000 ($11.85)
    Police Protection: $27,000 ($5.24)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,725,000 ($723.44)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $26,000 ($5.05)

Tucumcari government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,407,000 ($273.26)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,208,000 ($234.61)
    Hospital Public: $494,000 ($95.94)
    Air Transportation: $363,000 ($70.50)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $78,000 ($15.15)
    Parks and Recreation: $59,000 ($11.46)
    Other: $36,000 ($6.99)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $122,000 ($23.69)
    Highways: $19,000 ($3.69)
    Air Transportation: $16,000 ($3.11)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $14,000 ($2.72)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $116,000 ($22.53)
    Rents: $50,000 ($9.71)
    Fines and Forfeits: $34,000 ($6.60)
    Interest Earnings: $16,000 ($3.11)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,793,000 ($348.22)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $1,234,000 ($239.66)
    Health and Hospitals: $621,000 ($120.61)
    Public Welfare: $420,000 ($81.57)
    Sewerage: $49,000 ($9.52)
    Highways: $14,000 ($2.72)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $3,428,000 ($665.76)
    Other Selective Sales: $701,000 ($136.14)
    Property: $443,000 ($86.04)
    Public Utilities Sales: $208,000 ($40.40)
    Motor Vehicle License: $25,000 ($4.86)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $10,000 ($1.94)
    Other License: $5,000 ($0.97)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $5,000 ($0.97)

Tucumcari government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,998,000 ($1164.89)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,554,000 ($1078.66)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $444,000 ($86.23)

Tucumcari government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $9,478,000 ($1840.75)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $166,000 ($32.24)
Businesses in Tucumcari, NM
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1La Quinta1
Alco Stores1McDonald's1
Arby's1Motel 61
Best Western1Nike1
Circle K2Quality1
Dairy Queen1RadioShack1
Days Inn1Rodeway Inn1
Dennys1SONIC Drive-In1
Econo Lodge1Super 81
FedEx4Travelodge1
Holiday Inn1True Value1
KFC1U-Haul1
Kmart1UPS1

Strongest AM radio stations in Tucumcari:

  • KTNM (1400 AM; 1 kW; TUCUMCARI, NM; Owner: QUAY BROADCASTERS, 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)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KIJN (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FARWELL, TX; Owner: METROPOLITIAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KNMX (540 AM; 5 kW; LAS VEGAS, NM; Owner: SANGRE DE CRISTO B/DCASTING CO, INC)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • 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.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tucumcari:

  • KQAY-FM (92.7 FM; TUCUMCARI, NM; Owner: QUAY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • K288EQ (105.5 FM; CONCHAS DAM, NM; Owner: CONCHAS TELEVISION ASSOCIATION)
  • K202CX (88.3 FM; CONCHAS, NM; Owner: EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY)
  • K280EM (103.9 FM; TUCUMCARI, NM; Owner: EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY)
  • K211DW (90.1 FM; TUCUMCARI, NM; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING SYSTEM)

TV broadcast stations around Tucumcari:

  • K32FE (Channel 32; TUCUMCARI, NM; Owner: EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY)
  • K35FP (Channel 35; TUCUMCARI, NM; Owner: UHF-TV ASSOCIATION)
  • K44CJ (Channel 44; TUCUMCARI, NM; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • K38FP (Channel 38; TUCUMCARI, NM; Owner: UHF TV ASSOCIATION)
  • K48EH (Channel 48; TUCUMCARI, NM; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)
  • K40DK (Channel 40; TUCUMCARI, NM; Owner: UHF TV ASSOCIATION)
  • K42CR (Channel 42; TUCUMCARI, NM; Owner: UHF TV ASSOCIATION)
  • K46BU (Channel 46; TUCUMCARI, NM; Owner: UHF TV ASSOCIATION)
  • K50CX (Channel 50; TUCUMCARI, NM; Owner: UHF TV ASSOCIATION)
  • K52CR (Channel 52; FORREST, ETC., NM; Owner: KOAT HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K61AF (Channel 61; FORREST/McALLISTER, NM; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
Tucumcari fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Tucumcari fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 55Number of bridges
  • 564ft / 172mTotal length
  • $2,256,000Total costs
  • 309,920Total average daily traffic
  • 116,904Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Tucumcari, NM - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 31940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 131970-1979
  • 321980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Tucumcari, NM

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Tucumcari)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Tucumcari, NM)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

30 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Tucumcari)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

7
  • Aircraft: MULVAHILL MICHAEL AVENTURA II (Category: Amphibian, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 517MV, N517MV, N-517MV, Serial Number: AP2A0049, Certificate Issue Date: 06/03/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Michael Mulvahill, Po Box 343, Tucumcari, NM 88401
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/27/2018
  • Aircraft: SENSENIG-BELISLE VICKIE L CHALLENGER 2P (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 DCDI (52 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 608VS, N608VS, N-608VS, Serial Number: VS-CH2-101506, Year manufactured: 2015, Airworthiness Date: 01/13/2016, Certificate Issue Date: 08/23/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Vicki L Sensenig, 3681 Quay Road 63.2, Tucumcari, NM 88401
  • Aircraft: SENSENIG VICKI L T E A M HI-MAX 1700R (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 DCDI (52 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8756V, N8756V, N-8756V, Serial Number: 8-2019-68, Year manufactured: 2019, Airworthiness Date: 10/17/2019, Certificate Issue Date: 09/18/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Vicki L Sensenig, 3681 Quay Road 63.2, Tucumcari, NM 88401
  • 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: 9929P, N9929P, N-9929P, Serial Number: 18-7709009, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 10/18/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 06/04/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Lesa M Floeck, 3705 Quay Road 64.5, Tucumcari, NM 88401
  • Aircraft: BEECH V35 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 50BD, N50BD, N-50BD, Serial Number: D-8175, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 05/17/1966
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 7265 Quay Road Ac, Tucumcari, NM 88401
  • Aircraft: TYLER TIM P CHALLENGER II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 SERIES (52 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 138TT, N138TT, N-138TT, Serial Number: CH2-0900-W-2006, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 07/13/2013, Certificate Issue Date: 12/31/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Bob Mcclelland, 511 S 2nd St, Tucumcari, NM 88401
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/20/2016
  • Aircraft: STINSON 108-1 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 84 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4150 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8334K, N8334K, N-8334K, Serial Number: 108-1334, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 08/08/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 10/18/2000
    Registrant (Individual): Stanley E Jennings, Po Box 831, Tucumcari, NM 88401
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 07/18/2017

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 63. The highest number of fire incidents - 127 took place in 2018, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Tucumcari, NM When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (59.1%), and Structure Fires (23.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Tucumcari, NM
    • 63059.1%Outside Fires
    • 25123.5%Structure Fires
    • 12311.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 625.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Tucumcari, NM

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Tucumcari, New Mexico:

  • Quality Inn, 3716 E Tucumcari Blvd, Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401 , Phone: (800) 335-3780, Fax: (505) 461-3931
  • Americas Best Value Inn, 3604 E Tucumcari Blvd, Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401 , Phone: (575) 461-9611
  • Hampton Inn, 3409 E Rt 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401 , Phone: (505) 461-1111, Fax: (505) 461-0000
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2624 S Adams St, Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401 , Phone: (505) 461-3333, Fax: (505) 461-3336
  • Econo Lodge, 3400 E Rt 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401 , Phone: (505) 461-4194
  • Days Inn Tucumcari, 2623 S First St, Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401 , Phone: (575) 461-3158, Fax: (575) 461-4871
  • Tristar Inn Xpress, 1302 Rt 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401 , Phone: (575) 461-3140, Fax: (575) 461-3143
  • La Quinta Inn & Suites, 2615 S Adam St, Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401 , Phone: (575) 461-2233, Fax: (575) 461-7988
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, 1901 S Mountain Rd, Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401 , Phone: (888) 236-2427
All 9 fire-safe hotels and motels in Tucumcari, New Mexico
Most common first names in Tucumcari, NM among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary7677.1 years
James5473.3 years
John4876.6 years
William3874.6 years
Robert3570.9 years
Charles3474.9 years
George2972.6 years
Jose2872.2 years
Juan2573.4 years
Dorothy2174.9 years
Most common last names in Tucumcari, NM among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Martinez6969.9 years
Smith4280.2 years
Garcia3576.0 years
Lopez2967.9 years
Romero2872.1 years
Aragon2670.9 years
Sandoval2568.6 years
Lucero2076.2 years
White1972.3 years
Gutierrez1968.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tucumcari, NM
  • 51.2%Utility gas
  • 41.0%Electricity
  • 2.8%Wood
  • 1.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.7%Solar energy
  • 1.3%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tucumcari, NM
  • 53.6%Electricity
  • 37.2%Utility gas
  • 3.6%No fuel used
  • 2.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.9%Solar energy
  • 0.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Tucumcari compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Tucumcari on our top lists:

  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: real estate and rental and leasing (population 5,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 100 cities with shortest commuting times (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of burglaries per 100,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data (population 5,000+)"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of murders per 100,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data (population 5,000+)"
  • #66 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: food preparation and serving related occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #93 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage population decrease from 2000 (population 5,000+)"
  • #98 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest house values disparities (population 5,000+)"
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