Tama, Iowa

Population 2,871

Tama is located in Tama County, IA. The population is 2,871, making Tama the largest city in Tama County.

There are 3 public schools in Tama with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Tama is moderate , and there are 13 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Tama is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Tama property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Tama include Tama Township, Toledo and Columbia Township.

Tama Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.2%

Crime Rate

37.41% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 110
  • Violent Crimes: 769
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 293
  • Property Crime: 806
  • Larceny Theft: 403

Registered Offenders

70.09% Higher than national avg.
  • 13 offenders in Tama
  • 45.28 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

5 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.7%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Tama, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Tama's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

13 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Tama, IA

Property Reports view all

4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Tama, IA issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Tama, IA issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

**Displaying data from Tama, IA
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $510
  • 1 Bedroom: $584
  • 2 Bedrooms: $768
  • 3 Bedrooms: $949
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,231

Zip Codes

52339 52342

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Environmental Hazards

5 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Tama, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Tama, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Tama, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 17.52°
  • February 22.38°
  • March 36.88°
  • April 48.73°
  • May 60.79°
  • June 69.76°
  • July 73.97°
  • August 72.08°
  • September 62.33°
  • October 51.2°
  • November 38.68°
  • December 25.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Tama, IA

Earthquakes
Tama, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Tama, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Tama, IA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Tama, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Tama, IA: $50,646

Unemployment

Unemployment in Tama is 2.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 62.32%
White Collar - 37.68%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Rod Blum

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

11 Cemeteries view all

3 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Tama, IA

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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