What is the median household income in Tatum?

The median household income in Tatum, SC is $27,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 36.4%.

What is the weather like in Tatum, SC?

Tatum has an average high temperature of 55.3°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.1 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Tatum, SC?

Tatum has a violent crime rate of 857.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2909.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What are the schools like in Tatum, SC?

School district data for Tatum is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Is Tatum, SC a Good Place to Live?

Tatum is a small town of 72 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $27,125 and a 36.4% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Tatum stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Tatum is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Tatum metro area.

Metric	Tatum, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$125,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$27,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Tatum's violent crime rate is 857.6 per 100,000 residents — 126% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

857.6 /100k

Property Crime

2909.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Tatum, SC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	2.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tatum sees average highs of 55.3°F in January and 91.5°F in July, with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation and 1.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tatum, SC
Average High — January	55.3°F
Average High — July	91.5°F
Annual Precipitation	47.3"
Annual Snowfall	1.1"

Demographics

Metric	Tatum, SC	National Avg
Population	72	—
Median Age	49.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	36.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.4%	22.2%
65 and over	12.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

McColl, SC 3 mi Scotch Meadows, NC 5 mi Clio, SC 5 mi Bennettsville, SC 6 mi Gibson, NC 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Tatum

Tatum, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

29594

Tatum vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tatum, SC affordable or expensive?

Tatum has a median home value of $125,900 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $27,125.

What is the crime rate in Tatum, SC?

Tatum's violent crime rate is 857.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2909.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tatum?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Tatum, SC a good place to live?

Tatum, SC has a population of 72, a median household income of $27,125, and an unemployment rate of 36.4%. 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 Tatum?

Tatum averages 55.3°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches with about 1.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tatum?

Tatum, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29594.

What is the population of Tatum?

The population of Tatum, South Carolina is 72 with a median age of 49.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tatum?

Key numbers for living in Tatum: median home $125,900, median household income $27,125, crime index 191 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tatum side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.