At a Glance
Median Income
$34,583
$14,159 per capita
Home Value
$101,600
Zillow: $120,679
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
25.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
26.0% 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+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tatum residents earn a median household income of $34,583 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,159. The unemployment rate stands at 25.9% (619% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 334 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tatum is $101,600 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,679. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
1.9% of adults in Tatum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tatum has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population97
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,583
Per Capita$14,159
Unemployment25.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,600
Rent
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$120,679
Housing Units46
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking26.0%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death17,178/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation198 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score3.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute15 min
Broadband68.6%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Tatum was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (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 13 fatal vehicle crashes.