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Tamaroa, IL


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Tamaroa, Illinois

Tamaroa, Illinois, in Perry county, is 66 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 740 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Tamaroa

In Tamaroa, about 54% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Tamaroa.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tamaroa had a median family income of $36,607.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Tamaroa Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Tamaroa that were owner-occupied was 79%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the village has going for it. Compared to most villages in the state, Tamaroa has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Tamaroa, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Tamaroa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Tamaroa Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%Tamaroa Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Tamaroa, IL

Comparing Tamaroa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men32
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income42
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing59
Housing Recently Built34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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