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Lake Sumner, NM
Census-designated place in De Baca County, New Mexico.
Population
86
Land area
62.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
0
Lake Sumner and its ZIP codes
Lake Sumner at a glance
- Lake Sumner is 92% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Lake Sumner, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for De Baca County. PPP loans are for Lake Sumner.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,694
451 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,660
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.8M
FY 2026, $8,738 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lake Sumner, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
306
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 24°F
14.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake Sumner, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Lake Sumner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort SumnerVillage | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| Puerto de LunaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 14.2 |
| HouseVillage | 27 mi | 0.9 |
| Santa RosaCity | 28 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake Sumner, NM in?
- Lake Sumner is in De Baca County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Lake Sumner, NM?
- About 86 people live in Lake Sumner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake Sumner?
- Nearby places include Fort Sumner (13 mi), Puerto de Luna (20 mi), House (27 mi), Santa Rosa (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023