At a Glance
Median Income
$50,682
$25,593 per capita
Median Rent
$806/mo
16.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
14.7% smoking rate
How Tappen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tappen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tappen a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tappen residents earn a median household income of $50,682 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,593. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 130 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Education
7.4% of adults in Tappen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tappen has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population264
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density251/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,682
Per Capita$25,593
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$189M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$806
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$226,370
Housing Units117
Rent Burden16.3%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,404/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain20.9 in/yr
Elevation1,770 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute28 min
Broadband67.0%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Tappen was founded in 1882.
The median home in Tappen was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.