Overview

Introduction to Tucumcari, New Mexico

Tucumcari, New Mexico, in Quay county, is 107 miles W of Amarillo, Texas and 165 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Tucumcari History

Tucumcari is the county seat of Quay County, which was founded on January 28, 1903. The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad established a construction camp in this area in 1901. The camp was the site of numerous gunfights and was known as Six Shooter Siding. The name was changed to Tucumcari in 1908. The city was named after the Tucumcari Mountain.

Tucumcari and nearby Attractions

  • Baca - Goodman House Historic Site
  • Conchas Lake State Park
  • Tucumcari Historical Museum
  • Ute Lake State Park
  • Mesalands Dinosaur Museum

Things To Do In Tucumcari

The Tucumcari Historical Museum provides insight into the region’s history. The Mesalands Dinosaur Museum is also a popular local spot. One can even enjoy rafting on the Black Canyon River while in the city. Local festivals include the Art Festival, the Quay County Fair, the Quay County 4H Rodeo and Horse Show and the Quay County Heritage Dayze. The Conchas Lake State Park and Ute Lake State Park accessible from Tucumcari as well.

Tucumcari Transportation

Amarillo International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Tucumcari Higher Education

Mesa Technical College is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include Eastern New Mexico University, West Texas A & M University and New Mexico Highlands University.

Demographics

People

Total Population4,958
Male Share of the Population43.8%
Female Share of the Population56.2%
Senior Citizens22.6%
Employed Population 16+1,481
Age of the Population41

Families

% of people married30.4%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher6.3%
Median Earnings25+$18,492
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$15,945
Median Earnings With High School Degree$18,938

Wealth

Median Family Income$29,921
% Above Poverty Level72.5%
% Below Poverty Level27.5%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time10 minutes
% Working from Home4.1%
% Walking and Biking to Work2.6%
% Using Public Transportation0.5%

Housing

People Living Alone52.2%
Median Gross Rent$518
Median House Value$52,500

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)62.4%
English8.4%
German5.6%
Irish3%
French Except Basque2%
Brazilian0.5%
Italian0.4%
Scottish0.3%
Russian0.3%
Norwegian0.2%
African0.2%
Belgian0.2%
Swedish0.1%
West Indian0.1%
Swiss0.1%
Greek0.1%
Danishn0.1%
Dutch0.1%
Canadian0.1%
Hungarian0.1%
Polish0.1%
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Tucumcari Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyQuay County, San Miguel County
Standard Zip Codes88401
P.O. Box Zip Codes88416
Phone Area Codes575, 505
Time ZoneAmerica/Denver
Approximate Latitude35.16
Approximate Longitude-103.72

Tucumcari Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationTUCUMCARI 4 NE
Distance3 miles
Jan Temp23 to 53 F
Apr Temp42 to 72 F
Jul Temp64 to 93 F
Oct Temp44 to 74 F
Annual Precip16.5 inches
StationCAMERON
Distance24.4 miles
Jan Temp23 to 49 F
Apr Temp39 to 71 F
Jul Temp61 to 90 F
Oct Temp43 to 71 F
Annual Precip19.3 inches
StationCONCHAS DAM
Distance30.3 miles
Jan Temp22 to 52 F
Apr Temp42 to 71 F
Jul Temp66 to 93 F
Oct Temp45 to 74 F
Annual Precip15.5 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Logan848$64,583
San Jon235$53,125

Tucumcari Public Libraries

Tucumcari Public Library
602 S. SECOND ST.
Tucumcari, New Mexico
(575) 461-0295

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Tucumcari Hospitals

Doctor Dan C Trigg Memorial Hospital
(Non-profit)
301 East Miel De Luna Avenue
(575) 461-7000

Tucumcari Public Schools

Tucumcari Elementary
1701 South 9th St
ZIP: 88401
(505) 461-3910
Primary
Total Enrollment 486
Tucumcari High
1100 South 7th St
ZIP: 88401
(505) 461-3910
High
Total Enrollment 236
Tucumcari Middle
914 South 4th St
ZIP: 88401
(505) 461-3910
Middle
Total Enrollment 226
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