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Tatum, NM


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Tatum, New Mexico

Tatum, New Mexico, in Lea county, is 87 miles W of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 211 miles NE of El Paso, Texas. The town has a population of 683.

The People and Families of Tatum

In Tatum, about 66% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Tatum.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tatum had a median family income of $33,393.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Tatum residents, with $3,600. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Tatum Housing

In Tatum, 79% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Tatum.

Commuting

In Tatum, 87% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the town is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

High Points

Tatum strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyTatum Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Tatum Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Tatum Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Tatum Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Tatum, NM

Comparing Tatum to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity96
Male Share of the Population77
Age of the Population67
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men34
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty36
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times96
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
People Living Alone44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime58
Low Violent Crime48
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