Tama, IA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
5/10
local_library
Schools
9/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
5/10
accessibility
Hospitals
6/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
- school Colleges
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Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
- local_library Schools
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Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.
Residents
Population
3,079
332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.0 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.1%
64% (US)
College-Educated
15.5%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$61,944
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.4%
88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$101,200
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$550
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$577
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.4%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Tama County
4
Iowa
3
United States
4
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Tama County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 7 | 19 |
| Feb | 1 | 6 | 23 |
| Mar | 2 | 4 | 36 |
| Apr | 3 | 1 | 48 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 60 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 69 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 73 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 71 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 63 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 50 |
| Nov | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| Dec | 1 | 8 | 23 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (51%) (46%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 57%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 27, IA State House District 53, IASchools
South Tama County High School
<1 miles, N
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4.6
South Tama County Elementary School
1 miles, NW
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3.7
South Tama County Middle School
2 miles, N
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4.1
GMG Secondary School
10 miles, N
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4.6
Colleges
Grinnell College
17 miles, SW
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2.8
Marshalltown Community College
17 miles, NW
•
1.9
Iowa School of Beauty-Marshalltown
18 miles, NW
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1
Hawkeye Community College
34 miles, NE
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1.9
Hospitals
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
17 miles, SW
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4.1
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
18 miles, NW
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2.3
Compass Memorial Healthcare
28 miles, SE
Grundy County Memorial Hospital
29 miles, N
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4.1
Airports
Waterloo Regional Airport
42 miles, NE
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1
The Eastern Iowa Airport
45 miles, SE
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1.4
Des Moines International Airport
64 miles, W
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2.3
Dubuque Regional Airport
100 miles, E
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1