Tama County, IA

Living in Tama County

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 44
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 58
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Airports 18
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 63
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Schools 95
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Residents

17k Population -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

$56k Median 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

$110k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$533 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Tama County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Tama County, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near Tama County, IA

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Grinnell College
25 miles, SW
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Allen College
33 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Tama County, IA

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Virginia Gay Hospital
27 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Tama County, IA

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