At a Glance
Home Value
$107,400
Zillow: $178,603
Median Rent
$943/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
29.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
13.2% smoking rate
How Tatum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tatum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tatum a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tatum is $107,400 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,603. Median rent is $943/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
18.3% of adults in Tatum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tatum has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population736
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density463/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$39,746
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty29.8%
County GDP$2,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
Housing
Home Value$107,400
Rent$943
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$178,603
Housing Units394
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,474/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain15.2 in/yr
Elevation3,996 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Tatum was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Lea County Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.