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Tatum, TX


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Tatum, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens35
Age of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
People Living Alone57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime34
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