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Tama, Iowa, in Tama county, is 37 miles S of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 180 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 2,731 people in the city.
In Tama, about 55% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Tama. The kids here are young and many.
In 2000, Tama had a median family income of $43,750.
Approximately 71% of housing in Tama is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.
In Tama, 92% of commuters drive to work. Tama is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.
Comparing Tama to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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