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Tamms, IL
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Tamms, IL
At a Glance
How Tamms Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tamms's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Tamms a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Tamms residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,220. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 96 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tamms is $57,200 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,128. Median rent is $663/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Tamms reports 320 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,280/100K.
Education
8.7% of adults in Tamms hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tamms has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.