At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$20,220 per capita
Home Value
$57,200
Zillow: $96,930
Median Rent
$663/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
18.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tamms 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
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 6.1% (69% above 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 $96,930. 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.
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 (15°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population532
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density228/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans16.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$20,220
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$273M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,200
Rent$663
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$96,930
Housing Units243
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death16,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation339 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute37 min
Broadband51.3%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Tamms was built in 1978.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cairo Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.