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Tama, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,079
Population
1,037/sq mi density
$61,944
Median Income
$27,234 per capita
$101,200
Home Value
$134,421 Zillow
$744
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
769
Violent Crime/100K
806 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$61,944 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,200 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
769 violent crimes/100K (102% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Tama experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 834 ft (254 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,037/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9651°N, 92.5738°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Poweshiek County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waterloo Regional (ALO) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in |
Tama has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.0").