Tama, IA
Living in Tama
Bikeability3
Walkability9
Commute83
Public Transit4
Affordability95
Public Safety49
Airports20
Hospitals81
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools83
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.8kPopulation-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
$51kMedian 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
$86kMedian Home Value+$4.5k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$524Median 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
Public Schools near Tama, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Tama, IA
Marshalltown Christian School
17 miles, W
Central Iowa Christian School
17 miles, SW
St Francis Catholic School
18 miles, W
Newton Christian School
29 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Tama, IA
Grinnell College
17 miles, SW
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls
36 miles, N
University of Northern Iowa
38 miles, N
Allen College
41 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Tama, IA
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
17 miles, SW
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
18 miles, W
Compass Memorial Healthcare
28 miles, SE
Grundy County Memorial Hospital
29 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Tama, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
42 miles, N
The Eastern Iowa Airport
45 miles, E
Des Moines International Airport
64 miles, SW
Dubuque Regional Airport
100 miles, E