Tatums, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Garvin County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
155 Population 78/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $17,258 per capita
$66,700 Home Value $152,267 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,700 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Tatums, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,750
48% below
$17,258 per capita
Home Value
$66,700
76% below
Zillow: $152,267
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.0%
97% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.7%
49% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Tatums Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tatums's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
24%
Rent
82%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
3%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tatums a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tatums residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,258. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 860 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tatums is $66,700 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,267. Median rent is $950/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

1.0% of adults in Tatums hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tatums has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population155
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density78/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$17,258
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$2,031M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,081

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,700
Rent$950
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$152,267
Housing Units64
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity47.7%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,332/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
Elevation967 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.0%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute19 min
Broadband63.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Tatums was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Ada Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.