Oklahoma
Tamaha is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 205. Residents earn $29,592 per year, which is 61% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tamaha receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Tamaha offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tamaha is $29,592, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Tamaha is $87,600, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $475 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Tamaha enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $29,592 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,711 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $809 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $49,213 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 296 |
| County GDP | $443M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 32 |
| Retail | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,743 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.99% |
| Commute Time | 48.2 min |
| Work from Home | 24.3% |
| Census Median | $87,600 |
| 69% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $475 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,743 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.99% |
| Obesity | 42.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.3% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.6% |
| Physical Distress | 16.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 14,130/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 1.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.4 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 516 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3982°N, 95.0142°W |
| County FIPS | 40061 |
Winner: Republican by 69.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.0% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 48.2 min |
| Work from Home | 24.3% |