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About Tatum
Town in New Mexico, United StatesTatum is a town in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tatum had a population of 706.
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Work & commute in Tatum
Full picture →Most working residents leave Tatum for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Hobbs (24%), Lovington (21%) and Albuquerque (6%). Half commute less than 39 miles.
Health in Tatum
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Tatum
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 95% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Tatum
Full climate →Tatum has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 6 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Tatum
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