At a Glance
Median Income
$61,944
$27,234 per capita
Home Value
$101,200
Zillow: $144,292
Median Rent
$744/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
21.5% smoking rate
How Tama Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tama's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tama a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tama residents earn a median household income of $61,944 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,234. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tama is $101,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,292. Median rent is $744/month, with 24.6% 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 1956.
Education
15.5% of adults in Tama hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tama has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,079
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density1,037/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born17.1%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,944
Per Capita$27,234
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,200
Rent$744
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$144,292
Housing Units1,142
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity44.6%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death6,568/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation834 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute20 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Tama was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
17.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.