Tatum, TX

Texas · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
1,528 Population
$70,708 Median Income
$200,800 Home Value
$852 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
794 Violent Crime / 100K
33.2 yrs Median Age
13.5% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
3.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.1
Education

People

Population1,528
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density404/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 50.3%

Economy

3.6/5
Median Income$70,708
Per Capita Income$31,887
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty Rate14.4%
County GDP$2,361M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$200,800
Zillow Value$242,903
Median Rent$852
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Depression24.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime794/100K
Property Crime3,030/100K
Murder72.2/100K
Vehicle Theft144.3/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Jan / Jul47° / 83°
Rain50 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.1/5
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+84.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute27 min
Work From Home15.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Tatum Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$70,708
Home Value$200,800
Median Rent$852
Poverty Rate14.4%
Bachelor's Degree+13.5%
Unemployment4.4%
Violent Crime793.7 /100K
Avg Temperature65.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,528
Population Density404 per sq mi
Median Age33.2 years
Male43.0%
Female57.0%
Male 43%
Female 57%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50.3% Black 17.9% Hispanic 7.1% Other 24.7%
White50.3%
Black or African American17.9%
Hispanic or Latino7.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races24.7%

Language

English Only82.8%
Spanish Speakers17.2%
English 82.8% Spanish 17.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability18.0%
Health Insurance80.1%

Income

6% below avg
Median Household Income$70,708
Per Capita Income$31,887
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,142
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$72,754

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.4%
Poverty Rate14.4%
Total Establishments (County)559
County GDP$2,361M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation39
Healthcare Facilities33
Retail Stores66
Manufacturing14
Total Establishments559

Industry Mix

Restaurants 39 Healthcare 33 Retail 66 Manufacturing 14

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$72,754
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,259

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.0 min
Work From Home15.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

29% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$200,800
Zillow Home Value Index$242,903

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$158
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops50.0%
Active Inventory8

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied67.2%

Rental Costs

27% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$852

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,259
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.12%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure34.6%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.8%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity29.0%
Depression24.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage80.1%
Regular Checkup73.5%
Premature Death Rate13,705 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.9 / 10
Exercise Access43.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)33
Restaurants (County)39

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime793.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter72.2 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault721.5 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,030.3 /100K
Burglary577.2 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,308.8 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft144.3 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)10
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Temperature

47°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average65.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation50.3 in
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Land Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density404 per sq mi
Latitude32.3159°
Longitude-94.5189°
County FIPS48365

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.1%
D 16.7%

Republican +66.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.5%
High School+84.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density404 per sq mi
Land Area3.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)10
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

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