What are the schools like in Tabor, IA?

Tabor is served primarily by Fremont-Mills Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Tabor?

The median household income in Tabor, IA is $66,314 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Tabor, IA?

Tabor has an average high temperature of 33.0°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.0 inches.

Tabor, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Tabor, IA affordable or expensive?

Tabor's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tabor is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $172,700 and the median rent is $696 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tabor, IA?

Tabor has a violent crime rate of 215.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 790.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tabor, IA a Good Place to Live?

Tabor is a small town of 997 in Iowa, with a median household income of $66,314 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Tabor stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tabor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tabor city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.1

Tabor's overall cost of living index is 90.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tabor costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tabor, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$172,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$696	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,314	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tabor's violent crime rate is 215.5 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

215.5 /100k

Property Crime

790.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Tabor is served primarily by Fremont-Mills Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tabor, IA	National Avg
School District	Fremont-Mills Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tabor sees average highs of 33.0°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation and 24.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tabor, IA
Average High — January	33.0°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	35.2"
Annual Snowfall	24.0"

Demographics

Metric	Tabor, IA	National Avg
Population	997	—
Median Age	49.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	28.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Randolph, IA 6 mi Bartlett, IA 6 mi Thurman, IA 6 mi Anderson, IA 7 mi Malvern, IA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Tabor

Tabor, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51653

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tabor, IA affordable or expensive?

Tabor's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tabor roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $172,700 and median rent is $696/month.

What is the crime rate in Tabor, IA?

Tabor's violent crime rate is 215.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 790.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tabor?

Public schools in Tabor are operated by Fremont-Mills Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tabor, IA a good place to live?

Tabor, IA has a population of 997, a median household income of $66,314, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Tabor?

Tabor averages 33.0°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches with about 24.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tabor?

Tabor, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51653.

What is the population of Tabor?

The population of Tabor, Iowa is 997 with a median age of 49.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tabor?

Key numbers for living in Tabor: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $172,700, median household income $66,314, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tabor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.