Tatum, NM
Living in Tatum
Bikeability9
Walkability35
Commute69
Public Transit10
Affordability95
Public Safety72
Airports6
Hospitals61
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
726Population+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
$50kMedian 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
$90kMedian Home Value+$39k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$475Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Tatum, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Tatum, NM
Junction Christian Academy
31 miles, S
St Helena School of Hobbs, Inc
38 miles, S
Veritas Classical Christian Academy
39 miles, S
Seminole Mennonite School
55 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Tatum, NM
University of the Southwest
34 miles, S
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
64 miles, N
Lubbock Christian University
82 miles, E
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
85 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Tatum, NM
Nor-Lea Hospital District
20 miles, S
Yoakum County Hospital
34 miles, SE
Lea Regional Medical Center
35 miles, S
Cochran Memorial Hospital
45 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Tatum, NM
Lea County Regional Airport
40 miles, S
Roswell Air Center
71 miles, W
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
90 miles, E
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
111 miles, SE