At a Glance
Median Income
$49,375
$36,660 per capita
Home Value
$158,300
Zillow: $203,443
Violent Crime
0/100K
4,598/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
253 sunny days/yr
How Tamarack Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tamarack's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tamarack 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
Tamarack residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,660. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tamarack is $158,300 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,443. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Tamarack reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,598/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Tamarack hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tamarack has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population42
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans38.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$36,660
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$674M
Avg Weekly Wage$917
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,300
Rent
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$203,443
Housing Units45
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property4,598/100K
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,267 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband27.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Tamarack was founded in 1921.
The median home in Tamarack was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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