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Tamms, Illinois

Tamms, Illinois, in Alexander county, is 107 miles SW of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 111 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. There are an estimated 724 people in the village.

The People and Families of Tamms

In Tamms, about 50% of adults are married.

Approximately 25% of Tamms is non-white. In Illinois, the village is known for its racial diversity.

Tamms has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tamms had a median family income of $28,214.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Tamms Housing

Approximately 82% of housing in Tamms is owner-occupied. The village is known in Illinois for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Tamms.

Commuting

In Tamms, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyTamms Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Tamms Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Tamms Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%Tamms Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Tamms, IL

Comparing Tamms 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
Racial Diversity99
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population67
Male Share of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
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