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Tamms, IL

Tamms, IL.

Population: 1,149 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Tamms, IL is $111,342 — down 11.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $122,500 after a median 36 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, earthquake, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$111,342

Median home value

-11.1%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$111,342
1-year appreciation
-11.1%
3-year appreciation
-26.2%
5-year appreciation
-36.0%
All-time peak (2021-02)
$175,568
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$122,500
Median price per sqft
$95
1-year sale-price change
-17.8%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
94.2%
1-year forecast
-1.6%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE, Egyptian CUSD 5
Schools include
Five County Reg Voc System, Five County Reg Voc Center, Egyptian Jr High School, Egyptian Elem School, Egyptian Sr High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Missouri Electric Works (14.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.9 in
Annual snowfall
5.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,085
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,854

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Keil Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTHEAST, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTHEAST BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-75 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
26.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.6%
Median annual property tax
$972
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
19.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
605
Average weekly wage
$855
Top industries (by employment)
Utilities, Agriculture, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

TammsState medianUS median
Median home value$111,342$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$122,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$972$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Tamms, IL?
$111,342.
What is the median sale price in Tamms, IL?
$122,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Tamms, IL?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Tamms, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,220/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tamms, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, iceStorm, strongWind.
Is Tamms, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Tamms, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tamms, IL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tamms, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Tamms, IL?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Tamms, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Tamms, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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