Tama, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Tama, Iowa Summary
Life in Tama research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Tama over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Tama:
The population in Tama is 3,072.
The median home value in Tama is $85,800.
The median income in Tama is $54,457.
The median rent in Tama is $764.
The unemployment rate in Tama is 9.7%.
The poverty rate in Tama is 17.0%.
Table Of Contents
Tama SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
6
Education
4
Commute
9
Tama, IA Crime Report
46
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,693.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-27.16%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Tama / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 46 | 1,693.0 | 2,001.7 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 883.3 | 303.5 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 29.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 846.5 | 229.4 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 22 | 809.7 | 1,698.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 10 | 368.1 | 371.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 10 | 368.1 | 1,130.1 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 73.6 | 197.1 | 282.7 |
Tama, IA Photos
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Tama in Iowa
Map Of Tama, IA
Best Places Around Tama
1
Hiawatha, IA
Population 7,184
2
Cedar Falls, IA
Population 40,500
3
Nevada, IA
Population 7,017
4
Cedar Rapids, IA
Population 136,512
5
Pella, IA
Population 10,414
6
Independence, IA
Population 6,088
7
Grinnell, IA
Population 9,481
8
Vinton, IA
Population 4,951
9
Newton, IA
Population 15,688
10
Marshalltown, IA
Population 27,570
Population over time in Tama
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,072 | 10.0% |
| 2020 | 2,793 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 2,801 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 2,832 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 2,830 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 2,835 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 2,855 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 2,871 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 2,881 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 2,870 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Tama
| Race | Tama | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.8% | 84.4% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.2% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 4.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 36.2% | 6.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Tama
| Gender | Tama | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Tama for adults over 25
| Education | Tama | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 42.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Tama, Iowa
| Income | Tama | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.1% | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.0% | 8.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.1% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.9% | 18.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.2% | 17.0% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.1% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.5% | 5.8% | 9.5% |
