Tatum, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Panola County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,528 Population 404/sq mi density
$70,708 Median Income $31,887 per capita
$200,800 Home Value $259,598 Zillow
$852 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$70,708 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,800 home value, $852/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Tatum, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,708
6% below
$31,887 per capita
Home Value
$200,800
29% below
Zillow: $259,598
Median Rent
$852/mo
27% below
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
288/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

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)

Income
94%
Home Value
71%
Rent
73%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
183%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tatum a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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 6.6% (83% 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 $259,598. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 288/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,528
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density404/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,708
Per Capita$31,887
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$2,361M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,800
Rent$852
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$259,598
Housing Units654
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property288/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,705/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
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.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.