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NM area data

Fort Sumner, NM

Fort Sumner, NM.

Population: 1,444 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$94,485
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
-9.2%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$125,593
House Price Index
406.5 (+0.8% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
13.1 in
Annual snowfall
12.1 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Fort Sumner Municipal Airport (FSU) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+1 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Median annual property tax
$1,345
Households with broadband internet
48.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
280
Average weekly wage
$835
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Agriculture, Information

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