At a Glance
Median Income
$40,733
$31,891 per capita
Home Value
$121,200
Zillow: $249,712
Median Rent
$714/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
34/100K
1,201/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
68.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Tacna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tacna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tacna a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tacna residents earn a median household income of $40,733 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,891. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,988 business establishments, including 371 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tacna is $121,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,712. Median rent is $714/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Tacna reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,201/100K.
Education
18.5% of adults in Tacna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
68.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tacna has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population457
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density238/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,733
Per Capita$31,891
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$11,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,200
Rent$714
Ownership49.2%
Zillow$249,712
Housing Units329
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent34/100K
Property1,201/100K
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death9,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain3.8 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation336 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+68.4%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Tacna was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 371 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
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