At a Glance
Median Income
$55,833
$24,340 per capita
Median Rent
$755/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
32.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.8% smoking rate
How Taloga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Taloga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Taloga a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Taloga residents earn a median household income of $55,833 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,340. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 250 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Education
24.3% of adults in Taloga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Taloga has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population321
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density617/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,833
Per Capita$24,340
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty32.4%
County GDP$633M
Avg Weekly Wage$969
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$755
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$132,667
Housing Units128
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,913/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain28.8 in/yr
Elevation1,708 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 9%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Taloga was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Clinton Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.