At a Glance
Median Income
$58,281
$28,094 per capita
Home Value
$87,700
Zillow: $117,372
Median Rent
$893/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
16.2% smoking rate
How Tampico Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tampico's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tampico 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
Tampico residents earn a median household income of $58,281 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,094. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,185 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tampico is $87,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,372. Median rent is $893/month, with 28.1% 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 1946.
Education
12.4% of adults in Tampico hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tampico has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population607
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,556/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,281
Per Capita$28,094
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$2,978M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,700
Rent$893
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$117,372
Housing Units327
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,513/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
Elevation640 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Tampico was founded in 1875.
The median home in Tampico was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.