Tampico is a small town of 745 in Illinois, with a median household income of $61,429
and a 5.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tampico stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Tampico is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tampico 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: 91.9
Tampico's overall cost of living index is 91.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tampico costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tampico, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$917
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,429
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tampico's violent crime rate is 183.1 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
183.1 /100k
Property Crime
882.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tampico is served primarily by Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tampico, IL
National Avg
School District
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tampico sees average highs of 29.3°F in January
and 83.3°F in July,
with 39.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.6 inches of snow per year.
Tampico's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tampico roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,100 and median rent is $917/month.
Tampico's violent crime rate is 183.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 882.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tampico are operated by Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 8.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tampico, IL has a population of 745, a median household income of $61,429, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%.
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.
Tampico averages 29.3°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.7 inches
with about 29.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tampico, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61283.
The population of Tampico, Illinois is 745 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tampico: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $89,100, median household income $61,429, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tampico side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
