Tabor, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Fremont County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
908 Population 704/sq mi density
$68,277 Median Income $32,310 per capita
$189,800 Home Value $231,123 Zillow
$1,006 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,277 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,800 home value, $1,006/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Tabor, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,277
9% below
$32,310 per capita
Home Value
$189,800
33% below
Zillow: $231,123
Median Rent
$1,006/mo
13% below
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
41% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Tabor Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tabor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Home Value
67%
Rent
87%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tabor a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tabor residents earn a median household income of $68,277 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,310. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 285 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tabor is $189,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,123. Median rent is $1,006/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Education

19.8% of adults in Tabor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tabor has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population908
Median Age56.2 yrs
Density704/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,277
Per Capita$32,310
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,800
Rent$1,006
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$231,123
Housing Units417
Rent Burden31.0%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,007/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation1,240 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Tabor was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.