At a Glance
Median Income
$88,750
$33,149 per capita
Home Value
$115,000
Zillow: $317,508
Median Rent
$850/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
16.7% smoking rate
How Tarlton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tarlton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tarlton 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
Tarlton residents earn a median household income of $88,750 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,149. The unemployment rate stands at 12.0% (233% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,510 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tarlton is $115,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,508. Median rent is $850/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
11.3% of adults in Tarlton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tarlton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population209
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density550/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$33,149
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,849M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,000
Rent$850
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$317,508
Housing Units137
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,090/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation880 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband52.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Tarlton was founded in 1801.
The median home in Tarlton was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 273 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.