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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.
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.
In 2000, Tatum had a median family income of $30,119.
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.
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.
Comparing Tatum to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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