Atoka, New Mexico

Atoka, New Mexico
Census-designated place
Atoka
Coordinates: 32°46′40″N 104°23′20″W / 32.77778°N 104.38889°W / 32.77778; -104.38889
CountryUnited States
StateNew Mexico
CountyEddy
Area
 • Total
6.79 sq mi (17.59 km2)
 • Land6.76 sq mi (17.51 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
3,370 ft (1,030 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,153
 • Density170.56/sq mi (65.85/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code575
GNIS feature ID2584053

Atoka is a census-designated place in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 1,077 as of the 2010 census. U.S. Route 285 passes through the community. The name was derived from an Indian word, probably Choctaw, whose meaning is unknown.

It is within the Artesia Public Schools school district. Artesia High School is the school district's sole comprehensive high school.

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