At a Glance
Median Income
$49,375
$36,660 per capita
Home Value
$158,300
Zillow: $220,623
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
14.7% smoking rate
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+
3.5 / 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 $220,623. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
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 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population42
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.8%
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$220,623
Housing Units45
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain31.2 in/yr
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
Broadband85.2%
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.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.