Tama, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 3,064 (91% urban, 9% rural).
Population change since 2000: +12.2%
 
Males: 1,593  (52.0%)
Females: 1,471  (48.0%)
Median resident age:

31.7 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52339.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,305 (it was $35,531 in 2000)
Tama:

$58,305
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,580 (it was $16,676 in 2000)

Tama city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $104,158 (it was $59,900 in 2000)
Tama:

$104,158
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $122,681; detached houses: $120,658; townhouses or other attached units: $220,272

Median gross rent in 2022: $808.

March 2022 cost of living index in Tama: 75.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.3%
(16.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 31.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 9.4% for American Indian residents, 59.8% for other race residents, 7.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Tama, IA (2022)
    • 1,57050.9%White alone
    • 1,23340.0%Hispanic
    • 1254.1%American Indian alone
    • 1073.5%Two or more races
    • 702.3%Black alone

Races in Tama detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 13 registered sex offenders living in Tama, Iowa as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Tama is 220 to 1.


Crime rates in Tama by year

Type

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(35.5)
1
(35.6)
4
(141.6)
0
(0.0)
2
(73.3)
1
(36.8)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(35.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
12
(425.5)
12
(427.2)
18
(637.2)
1
(36.2)
19
(696.0)
23
(846.5)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
15
(531.9)
8
(284.8)
10
(354.0)
1
(36.2)
8
(293.0)
10
(368.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
19
(673.8)
13
(462.8)
10
(354.0)
0
(0.0)
12
(439.6)
10
(368.1)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(70.9)
4
(142.4)
2
(70.8)
0
(0.0)
3
(109.9)
2
(73.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index183.3174.4285.39.8244.7245.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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Crime rate in Tama detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 6 (6 officers - 6 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.21
Iowa average:

1.76
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Ancestries: German (7.8%), Czech (5.1%), English (4.5%), Irish (3.7%), American (2.8%), French (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/16/1887

Elevation: 831 feet

Land area: 3.02 square miles.

Population density: 1,015 people per square mile   (low).

Tama, Iowa map

608 residents are foreign born (17.3% Latin America).

This city:

19.7%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,730 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,528 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (38.2 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (179.3 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (252.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Toledo, IA (1.4 miles ),
Montour, IA (2.7 miles ),
Chelsea, IA (3.1 miles ),
Vining, IA (3.2 miles),
Garwin, IA (3.2 miles ),
Le Grand, IA (3.3 miles ),
Clutier, IA (3.4 miles ),
Holiday Lake, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.97 N, Longitude: 92.57 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

Distribution of median household income in Tama, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Tama, IA in 2022
Tama satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $201,500
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $153,300
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $153,300
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $132,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $49,500
  • 1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $49,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Tama, IA residents
Average permit cost in Tama, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Historical population in Tama, IA
Historical housing units in Tama, IA

Population change in the 1990s: +15 (+0.6%).
Most common industries in Tama, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (15.7%)
  • Health care (10.7%)
  • Educational services (9.4%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Paper (4.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.4%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (11.6%)
  • Paper (7.2%)
  • Food (6.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.4%)
  • Health care (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (19.7%)
  • Health care (17.5%)
  • Educational services (15.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
  • Social assistance (2.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (2.9%)
Most common occupations in Tama, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (6.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Cashiers (3.8%)
  • Food processing workers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.7%)
  • Food processing workers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.8%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (8.0%)
  • Cashiers (6.9%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.9%)

Average climate in Tama, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Tama-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 111% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.3 miles away from the Tama city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 tornado 25.3 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Tama-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 163% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 346.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 329.1 miles away from Tama center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 346.9 miles away from Tama center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 448.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 192.9 miles away from Tama center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 369.3 miles away from Tama center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Tama County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Tama topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Tama:

  • SUNNY HILL CARE CENTER (1708 HARDING STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Tama:

  • CARRINGTON PLACE OF TOLEDO (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; TOLEDO, IA)
  • TAMA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND HO (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; TOLEDO, IA)

Airports located in Tama:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tama:

  • Hawkeye Community College (about 35 miles; Waterloo, IA; Full-time enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 39 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 48 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Iowa State University (about 56 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 57 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • University of Iowa (about 58 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Drake University (about 62 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)

Public high schools in Tama:

  • SOUTH TAMA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 1715 HARDING ST, Grades: 9-12)
  • MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT SCHOOL (Location: 1610 305TH STREET, Grades: KG-11)

Public elementary/middle school in Tama:

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Library in Tama:

  • LOUISE & LUCILE HINK/TAMA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $125,453; Location: 401 SIEGEL ST; 27,273 books; 279 audio materials; 842 video materials; 25 state licensed databases; 56 print serial subscriptions; 2 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Tama: Tama Toledo Country Club (A), Tama (B), Tama Emergency Medical Services (C), Tama Civic Center (D), Tama Fire Department (E), Tama Police Headquarters (F), Tama Public Library (G), Toledo Police Department (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Tama include: Assembly of God Church (A), Reformed Baptist Church (B), Saint Paul Lutheran Church (C), Saint Patrick's Catholic Church (D), Living Faith United Methodist Church (E), Fellowship Baptist Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Oakhill Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Cherry Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Deer Creek (A), Tama Mud Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Andre Roberts (mixed martial artist) - Martial artist, Lewis Haines Wentz - Oilman.

Tama County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
52 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
3 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
60 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Tama (2011 data):

  • Lincoln Savings Bank: Tama Branch at 214 West Fourth Street, branch established on 1996/08/19. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $582.9 mil, Deposits: $430.7 mil, headquarters in Cedar Falls, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: Lincoln Bancorp

For population 15 years and over in Tama:

Marital status in Tama, IA
  • Never married: 31.6%
  • Now married: 54.8%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

For population 25 years and over in Tama:

  • High school or higher: 79.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
  • Unemployed: 6.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

16.9
Iowa average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Tama
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Tama, IA (based on Tama County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,23322
Catholic2,6144
Evangelical Protestant72710
Other8-
None9,185-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Here:

2.25 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Tama County:

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Tama County:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
This county:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.5%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Tama County:

28.1%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.8%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.8%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Tama:

42.1%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.9
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

23.3%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Tama:

12.1%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

33.6%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

52.0%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Tama:

75.4%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Tama, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 8$38,251$57,3770$0
Police Protection - Officers 6$29,295$58,5901$855
Streets and Highways 3$11,223$44,8920$0
Water Supply 1$5,142$61,7040$0
Sewerage 1$4,149$49,7880$0
Local Libraries 1$3,929$47,1485$2,120
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$400
Totals for Government 20$91,989$55,19312$3,375

Tama government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $2,114,000 ($689.95)
    Sewerage: $13,000 ($4.24)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $634,000 ($206.92)
    Regular Highways: $519,000 ($169.39)
    Sewerage: $394,000 ($128.59)
    Water Utilities: $338,000 ($110.31)
    Health - Other: $306,000 ($99.87)
    Financial Administration: $216,000 ($70.50)
    Libraries: $180,000 ($58.75)
    General - Other: $148,000 ($48.30)
    Solid Waste Management: $73,000 ($23.83)
    Parks and Recreation: $72,000 ($23.50)
    Local Fire Protection: $48,000 ($15.67)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $43,000 ($14.03)
    Natural Resources - Other: $29,000 ($9.46)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($2.28)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,000 ($0.33)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($0.33)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $163,000 ($53.20)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $3,000 ($0.98)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $998,000 ($325.72)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $19,000 ($6.20)

Tama government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $551,000 ($179.83)
    Other: $359,000 ($117.17)
    Solid Waste Management: $69,000 ($22.52)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $3,000 ($0.98)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($0.65)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $2,000 ($0.65)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $14,000 ($4.57)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $377,000 ($123.04)
    Rents: $35,000 ($11.42)
    Interest Earnings: $30,000 ($9.79)
    Special Assessments: $5,000 ($1.63)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($0.98)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $552,000 ($180.16)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $431,000 ($140.67)
    Other: $99,000 ($32.31)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($0.33)
  • Tax - Property: $1,296,000 ($422.98)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $233,000 ($76.04)
    Other License: $94,000 ($30.68)
    Public Utilities Sales: $53,000 ($17.30)

Tama government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,904,000 ($3558.75)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,804,000 ($2220.63)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,545,000 ($1483.36)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $445,000 ($145.23)

Tama government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,231,000 ($1380.87)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,298,000 ($1729.11)

Businesses in Tama, IA

  • Curves: 1
  • H&R Block: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Tama:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFJB (1230 AM; 1 kW; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tama:

  • KZAT-FM (95.5 FM; BELLE PLAINE, IA; Owner: CAMRORY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KRTI (106.7 FM; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • K205CZ (88.9 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Tama:

  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • KDAO-LP (Channel 45; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MTN BROADCASTING, INC.)
Tama fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Tama fatal accident list:

Jan 6, 2017 11:58 PM, Cr-4th St, Cr-Beautiful St, Lat: 41.962397, Lon: -92.569525, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 1, 2012 04:50 PM, Cr-13th St, Lat: 41.971050, Lon: -92.590914, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 3, 2007 02:32 AM, Mcclellan St, 10th St, Lat: 41.968328, Lon: -92.578039, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 6, 1995 06:47 PM, Hall St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 4, 1990 02:45 AM, Mcclennan, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Sep 26, 1986 00:35 AM, W 13th St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Jul 30, 1977 01:30 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 24Number of bridges
  • 213ft / 65.1mTotal length
  • 23,995Total average daily traffic
  • 3,466Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Tama, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21900-1909
  • 11910-1919
  • 21920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 21970-1979
  • 61980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Tama, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Tama)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Tama, IA)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • STATION, 2000 Mc Clellan St (Lat: 41.978583 Lon: -92.577944), Overall height: 29.9 m, Call Sign: WNTP441,
    Assigned Frequencies: 957.950 MHz, Grant Date: 04/20/2002, Expiration Date: 07/13/2012, Cancellation Date: 01/18/2008, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 1000 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001-4700, Phone: (563) 584-7374, Fax: (563) 599-0780, Email:

  • 303 Mc Clellan (Lat: 41.962194 Lon: -92.578500), Overall height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WPNI836,
    Assigned Frequencies: 947.000 MHz, Grant Date: 10/22/1997, Expiration Date: 02/01/2029, Phone: (319) 365-9431

  • RS 14 15 MW RPTR 913, 3 Miles Nnw (Lat: 42.020556 Lon: -92.599167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 96 m, Call Sign: WQDT298,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 09/19/2015, Expiration Date: 10/25/2025, Cancellation Date: 01/14/2021, Certifier: Thomas C Floyd, Registrant: Northern Border Pipeline Company, 5250 Corporate Drive, Troy, MI 48098, Phone: (248) 205-4520, Fax: (248) 205-4620, Email:

  • Tama South, 365th Street (Lat: 41.912694 Lon: -92.576639), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 71.6 m, Overall height: 74.7 m, Call Sign: WRKB444,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 12/04/2020, Expiration Date: 12/04/2030, Certifier: Jeremy Cremeans, Registrant: Racom, 201 W. State St., Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Email:

  • IA-TAMA-SW-1, 1749 Hwy E 69 (Lat: 41.877389 Lon: -92.619444), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 30 m, Overall height: 32.6 m, Call Sign: WRPR256,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 03/08/2022, Expiration Date: 03/08/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • Tama South, 365th Street (Lat: 41.912694 Lon: -92.576639), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 71.6 m, Overall height: 74.7 m, Call Sign: WRWY429,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 04/11/2023, Expiration Date: 04/11/2033, Certifier: Tom Kriegel, Registrant: Racom, 201 W. State St., Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Tama)

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fires per year is 19. The highest number of fires - 58 took place in 2012, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Tama, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (57.6%), and Structure Fires (27.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Tama, IA
    • 17857.6%Outside Fires
    • 8527.5%Structure Fires
    • 3812.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 82.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Tama, IA
Most common first names in Tama, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3876.3 years
Mary3384.6 years
Frank3078.9 years
Charles3078.8 years
William2675.4 years
James2576.7 years
Robert2370.7 years
Anna2188.0 years
Edward1876.3 years
Agnes1783.1 years
Most common last names in Tama, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2677.8 years
Davis1279.4 years
Anderson1170.4 years
Prusha1174.6 years
Benda1179.6 years
Youngbear1166.3 years
Backen1077.5 years
Davenport1074.1 years
Johnson1072.3 years
Dolash976.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tama, IA
  • 83.5%Utility gas
  • 14.9%Electricity
  • 1.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tama, IA
  • 52.0%Utility gas
  • 48.0%Electricity


Tama compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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