Tama, IA

Living in Tama

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 9
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 63
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Schools 83
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Residents

2.8k Population -101 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
8% College-Educated -9% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Multiracial1%
Native American6%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate47%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$9.6k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector82%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts13%
Sales and office18%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$86k Median Home Value +$4.5k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$524 Median Monthly Rent +$147 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier42%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity29%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Tama

United States45
Iowa35
Tama County43

Property Crime in Tama

United States48
Iowa43
Tama County16

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 1 7
Feb 23 1 6
Mar 36 2 4
Apr 48 4 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 37 2 2
Dec 23 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tama

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding26
Tornado16
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Tama, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near Tama, IA

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Grinnell College
17 miles, SW
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Allen College
41 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Tama, IA

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Airports

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