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Atoka, NM
Census-designated place in Eddy County, New Mexico.
Population
1,347
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
199
ZIP codes
0
Atoka and its ZIP codes
Atoka at a glance
- Atoka is about 11 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $83,704, 31% above the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,200 (53% below New Mexico) and median rent is $1,157 a month.
Local data for Atoka, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Atoka, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,704
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$116,200
Median rent
$1,157/mo
Homeownership
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
31.6
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (647), Irish Americans (84), Italian Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eddy County. PPP loans are for Atoka.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,501
34,421 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,406
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$447M
FY 2026, $7,166 per person
How people get to work
Atoka, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled20.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Atoka, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,299
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
235
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 23°F
12.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Atoka, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
Cities near Atoka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArtesiaCity | 5.2 mi | 11.4 |
| MorningsideCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake ArthurTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| HopeVillage | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| HagermanTown | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| Loco HillsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| La HuertaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| Happy ValleyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.1 |
| CarlsbadCity | 29 mi | 31.7 |
| Livingston WheelerCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.7 |
| DexterTown | 29 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Atoka, NM in?
- Atoka is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Atoka, NM?
- About 1,347 people live in Atoka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Atoka?
- Nearby places include Artesia (5.2 mi), Morningside (5.6 mi), Lake Arthur (15 mi), Hope (20 mi), Hagerman (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023