Cannon AFB
Census-designated place in Curry County, New Mexico
Cannon AFB is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Curry County, New Mexico, with 1,978 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,295 ft (1,309 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clovis, 8.0 miles NE.
- 1,978residents (2020 Census)
- 4,295 ftelevation · 1,309 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.2 km²
- 337 / sq mipopulation density
- 88103ZIP code
About Cannon AFB
Cannon Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base, located approximately 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Clovis, New Mexico. The host unit at Cannon is the 27th Special Operations Wing (27 SOW) also known as "The Steadfast Line". It is under the jurisdiction of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) which activated at the base on 1 October 2007. The 27 SOW plans and executes specialized and contingency operations using advanced aircraft, tactics and air refueling techniques to infiltrate, exfiltrate and resupply special operations forces (SOF) and provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and close air support in support of SOF operations.
A variety of special operations aircraft are stationed at Cannon, including the AC-130J Ghostrider, MC-130J Commando II, MQ-9 Reaper, CV-22 Osprey and U-28 Draco.
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Living in Cannon AFB
- Median household income
- $63,000
- Median rent
- $1,206/mo
- Median age
- 23.1
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Cannon AFB had 1,978 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,978 |
|---|---|
| Density | 337 per sq mi (130 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cannon AFB at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Curry County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,978 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.86 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,295 ft (1,309 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3824° N, 103.3169° W |
| ZIP code | 88103 |
| Official website | cannon.af.mil |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3510750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cannon AFB
- Clovis8.0 mi NE
- Portales14.3 mi S
- Texico15.2 mi E
- Farwell, TX15.9 mi E
- Melrose18.1 mi W
- Floyd18.2 mi SW
- Bovina, TX26.3 mi E
- Grady30.4 mi N
- Dora31.6 mi S
- Muleshoe, TX35.2 mi E
- Elida35.7 mi SW
- Causey36.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cannon AFB
What county is Cannon AFB in?
Cannon AFB is in Curry County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Cannon AFB, NM?
1,978 people lived in Cannon AFB at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cannon AFB, NM?
The ZIP code of Cannon AFB is 88103.
What is the elevation of Cannon AFB?
4,295 feet (1,309 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cannon AFB?
Clovis (8.0 mi), Portales (14.3 mi), Texico (15.2 mi), Farwell (15.9 mi), Melrose (18.1 mi).
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