Tatum, TX

Tatum, Texas

Tatum, Texas, in Rusk county, is 18 miles SE of Longview, Texas (center to center) and 137 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 1,175.

The People and Families of Tatum

In Tatum, about 57% of adults are married.

Approximately 26% of Tatum is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Tatum.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tatum had a median family income of $30,119.

Tatum Housing

In Tatum, 64% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Landlords in Tatum rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Tatum.

Commuting

In Tatum, 95% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Tatum; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 12%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Tatum, TX

Comparing Tatum to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Tatum Almanac

Tatum Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Tatum Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Tatum, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Tatum High Schools (2004)

TATUM H S
510 CRYSTAL FARM RD
903-947-6482
Serves 393 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Tatum Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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