At a Glance
Median Income
$60,156
$33,218 per capita
Home Value
$96,900
Zillow: $242,911
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
124/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Tallula Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tallula's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tallula a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tallula residents earn a median household income of $60,156 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,218. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tallula is $96,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,911. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Tallula reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 124/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Tallula hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tallula has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population595
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,123/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,156
Per Capita$33,218
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$15,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,900
Rent$1,094
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$242,911
Housing Units274
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property124/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation623 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Tallula was built in 1944.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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