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Tatum, NM

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Population
711
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,997 ft
Median Home Value
$111,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$943/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in New MexicoPopulation rankingHighest population places in New MexicoNearest larger communityLovington, New Mexico22 miles away · 11,620 residents.

About Tatum

Tatum is a town in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. The 2020 census counted 706 residents. Tatum is located in northern Lea County. U.S. Route 380 passes through the town, leading west 72 miles to Roswell and east 30 miles to Plains, Texas. That mix gives Tatum a clear local shape within New Mexico, with older layers still visible in current places. The local scoop is a place whose streets, landmarks, and institutions keep its earlier story close to the present.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingRural FitA+99.0rating

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