At a Glance
Median Income
$70,708
$31,887 per capita
Home Value
$200,800
Zillow: $242,903
Median Rent
$852/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
143/100K
2,869/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr
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 $70,708 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,887. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 559 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tatum is $200,800 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,903. Median rent is $852/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Tatum reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,869/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.5% of adults in Tatum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tatum has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,528
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density404/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,708
Per Capita$31,887
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$2,361M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,800
Rent$852
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$242,903
Housing Units654
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent143/100K
Property2,869/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault143/100K
Burglary1,363/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,705/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation322 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Tatum was built in 1998.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is East Texas Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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