At a Glance
Median Income
$29,592
$30,711 per capita
Home Value
$87,600
Zillow: $195,196
Median Rent
$475/mo
10.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
22.1% smoking rate
How Tamaha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tamaha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tamaha a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tamaha residents earn a median household income of $29,592 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,711. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 296 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tamaha is $87,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,196. Median rent is $475/month, with 10.0% 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 1981.
Education
11.0% of adults in Tamaha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tamaha has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population205
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$29,592
Per Capita$30,711
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$443M
Avg Weekly Wage$809
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,600
Rent$475
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$195,196
Housing Units142
Rent Burden10.0%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death14,130/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation516 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute48 min
Broadband37.9%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Tamaha was built in 1981.
24.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.