Fort Sumner is a small town of 1,206 in New Mexico, with a median household income of N/A
and a 10.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fort Sumner stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fort Sumner is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fort Sumner city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.3
Fort Sumner's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fort Sumner costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fort Sumner, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
$247,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$656
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Fort Sumner's violent crime rate is 514.9 per 100,000 residents
— 36% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
514.9 /100k
Property Crime
1144.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fort Sumner is served primarily by FORT SUMNER.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fort Sumner, NM
National Avg
School District
FORT SUMNER
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fort Sumner sees average highs of 54.9°F in January
and 91.7°F in July,
with 15.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.1 inches of snow per year.
Fort Sumner's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fort Sumner roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $247,700 and median rent is $656/month.
Fort Sumner's violent crime rate is 514.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1144.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fort Sumner are operated by FORT SUMNER.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 5.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fort Sumner, NM has a population of 1,206, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 10.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fort Sumner averages 54.9°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.1 inches
with about 9.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Fort Sumner, New Mexico is 1,206 with a median age of 27.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fort Sumner: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $247,700, median household income N/A, crime index 103 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Sumner side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
