What are the schools like in Tamaroa, IL?

Tamaroa is served primarily by Tamaroa School Dist 5. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.

What is the median household income in Tamaroa?

The median household income in Tamaroa, IL is $47,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Tamaroa, IL?

Tamaroa has an average high temperature of 40.4°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Tamaroa, IL affordable or expensive?

Tamaroa's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tamaroa is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $72,000 and the median rent is $1,025 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tamaroa, IL?

Tamaroa has a violent crime rate of 52.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 176.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tamaroa, IL a Good Place to Live?

Tamaroa is a small town of 594 in Illinois, with a median household income of $47,500 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Tamaroa 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 Tamaroa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tamaroa 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: 91.8

Tamaroa's overall cost of living index is 91.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tamaroa costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tamaroa, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$72,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,025	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tamaroa's violent crime rate is 52.6 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

52.6 /100k

Property Crime

176.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Tamaroa is served primarily by Tamaroa School Dist 5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tamaroa, IL	National Avg
School District	Tamaroa School Dist 5	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tamaroa sees average highs of 40.4°F in January and 87.2°F in July, with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation and 8.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tamaroa, IL
Average High — January	40.4°F
Average High — July	87.2°F
Annual Precipitation	46.6"
Annual Snowfall	8.6"

Demographics

Metric	Tamaroa, IL	National Avg
Population	594	—
Median Age	42.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.5%	22.2%
65 and over	14.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Du Bois, IL 6 mi Pinckneyville, IL 6 mi St. Johns, IL 7 mi Du Quoin, IL 9 mi Radom, IL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Tamaroa

Tamaroa, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62888

Tamaroa vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tamaroa, IL affordable or expensive?

Tamaroa's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tamaroa roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $72,000 and median rent is $1,025/month.

What is the crime rate in Tamaroa, IL?

Tamaroa's violent crime rate is 52.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 176.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tamaroa?

Public schools in Tamaroa are operated by Tamaroa School Dist 5. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 6.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tamaroa, IL a good place to live?

Tamaroa, IL has a population of 594, a median household income of $47,500, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Tamaroa?

Tamaroa averages 40.4°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches with about 8.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tamaroa?

Tamaroa, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62888.

What is the population of Tamaroa?

The population of Tamaroa, Illinois is 594 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tamaroa?

Key numbers for living in Tamaroa: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $72,000, median household income $47,500, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tamaroa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.