Tama County, IA
Living in Tama County
Bikeability20
Walkability44
Commute68
Public Transit20
Affordability87
Public Safety58
Airports18
Hospitals80
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation-920 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial1%
Native American7%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate40%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office20%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$110kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$533Median Monthly Rent+$160 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas27%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas50%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Tama County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Tama County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tama County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding38
Tornado22
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Tama County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Tama County, IA
Marshalltown Christian School
19 miles, W
St Francis Catholic School
20 miles, W
Central Iowa Christian School
25 miles, SW
Waterloo Christian School
28 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Tama County, IA
Grinnell College
25 miles, SW
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls
28 miles, N
University of Northern Iowa
31 miles, N
Allen College
33 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Tama County, IA
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
19 miles, W
Grundy County Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NW
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
25 miles, SW
Virginia Gay Hospital
27 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Tama County, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
34 miles, N
The Eastern Iowa Airport
44 miles, E
Des Moines International Airport
69 miles, SW
Dubuque Regional Airport
96 miles, E