At a Glance
Median Income
$102,404
$23,201 per capita
Home Value
$377,300
Zillow: $296,999
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
18.9%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
12.6% 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
3.1 / 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 $102,404 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,201. The unemployment rate stands at 18.9% (425% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,385 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tampico is $377,300 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,999. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
7.1% of adults in Tampico hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tampico has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population514
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density124/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.7%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$102,404
Per Capita$23,201
Unemployment18.9%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002
Housing
A+
Home Value$377,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$296,999
Housing Units140
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,201/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation2,139 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Tampico was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
11.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.