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Tama, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County
Tama, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Tama a Good Place to Live?
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 4.2% (17% 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 $134,421. 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.
Safety & Crime
Tama reports 769 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 102% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 806/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.