Tamaha, OK — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Haskell County · Oklahoma
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Tamaha based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
205
2023 ACS
Median Income
$29,592
2023
Median Home Value
$87,600
2023
Median Rent
$475
2023
Median Age
57.7
Unemployment
7.5%
Cost of Living Index
55.7
100 = national avg
Tamaha is a city in Haskell County, Oklahoma, with a population of 205 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Tamaha is one of the communities in Oklahoma.
The median household income in Tamaha is $29,592, and the median home value is $87,600. The cost of living index is 55.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $475 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, and the median age is 57.7 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
205
Male
73
35.6%
Female
132
64.4%
Median Age
57.7
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
8.8%
High School or Higher
52.2%
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
4.4%
Married
35.6%
Avg Household Size
1.8
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.324
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
81.5%
Foreign Born
0.0%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%
8 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
96.1%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
198
English Only
97.5%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
5 speakers
Limited English
0.0%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
100.0%
Limited English Proficiency
0.0%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
9
4.4% of population
Disability Rate
33.3%
3 with disability
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
9
100.0%
Disability Status
With Disability
3
Without Disability
6
Disability Rate
33.3%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
140
#1 Ancestry
American
42.0% (86)
#2 Ancestry
German
5.9% (12)
#3 Ancestry
English
5.9% (12)
Top 13 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
116
Family Households
42
36.2%
Married Couples
39
33.6%
Non-Family Households
74
63.8%
Single Mother Households
3
2.6%
Single Father Households
0
0.0%
Living Alone
66
56.9%
Children Under 18
Total Children
30
In Married Couple
27
90.0%
With Single Mother
3
10.0%
With Single Father
0
0.0%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$86,250
Married Couple Income
$95,417
Avg Family Size
1.8
Avg Non-Family Size
3.0
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
4
Grandparents Responsible
0
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$29,592
-60% vs national
Per Capita Income
$30,711
-17% vs national
Poverty Rate
14.6%
+8% vs national
Gini Index
0.4389
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
7.5%
+44% vs national
SNAP Recipients
10.3%
of households
How Tamaha Compares
Tamaha vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Tamaha is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Tamaha, OK has a median household income of $29,592, making it the 27,304th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Tamaha has a higher median household income than 3% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Tamaha, OK has a per capita income of $30,711, making it the 16,524th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Tamaha has a higher per capita income than 41% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Tamaha, OK has a poverty rate of 14.6%, making it the 11,481st highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Tamaha has a higher poverty rate than 63% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Tamaha, OK has a unemployment rate of 7.5%, making it the 6,607th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Tamaha has a higher unemployment rate than 79% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Tamaha. The median household income here is $29,592.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
7.5%
+50% vs OK avg
Labor Force
40
Employed
37
How People Get to Work
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
52.2%
of adults 25+
Median Age
57.7
Work from Home
24.3%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Oklahoma metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Registered Nurses
Top Median Wage
$81.2K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
55.7
100 = national avg
-44.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$24,528
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$57,975
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$714
per month
2 Bedroom
$937
per month
The median household income in Tamaha, OK is $29,592, which is 59.6% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $30,711. The poverty rate of 14.6% is lower than the OK state average of 18.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4389, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 40. 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 64.9% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 55.7, which is 44.3% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 46.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $24,528 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Tamaha vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Tamaha is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Tamaha, OK has a median home value of $87,600, making it the 23,858th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Tamaha has a higher median home value than 15% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Tamaha, OK has a median rent of $475, making it the 21,817th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Tamaha has a higher median rent than 2% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Tamaha, OK has a rent burden of 19.3%, making it the 9,873rd highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Tamaha has a higher rent burden than 55% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$87,600
Median Rent
$475
Total Housing Units
138
Vacancy Rate
15.9%
Owner Occupied
93.1%
Renter Occupied
6.9%
Median Property Tax
$362
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$367
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$362
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.41%
of home value
Median Home Value
$87,600
Estimated Mean Tax
$582
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($362) by the median home value ($87,600). In Tamaha, OK, this works out to an effective rate of 0.41%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The median home value in Tamaha, OK is $87,600. The median rent is $475 per month (Census ACS). About 93.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1985. There are 138 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $362. The effective tax rate is 0.41%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Tamaha. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
30.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
32.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
41.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
9.6
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
34
Public Assistance
$4.6M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
15 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 34 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6
Total Claims Paid
$131,813
Avg Claim Payout
$21,969
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$63,846
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 4 | $63,846 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Tamaha has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, wildfire, ice storm. The area has had 34 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (15 declarations). 6 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,635,151 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
42.4%
6.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.8%
6.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
near the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
46.2%
Arthritis
39.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
30.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
30.0%
Lack of Support
25.0%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
47.2%
Mobility
26.3%
Cognitive
17.8%
Hearing
15.7%
Vision
8.4%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
11.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Tamaha has an obesity rate of 42.4%, which is 6.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.1 mi
Haskell Regional Hospital, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haskell Regional Hospital, Inc | 11.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Sequoyah County-City Of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit | 16.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee | 33.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Muskogee Va Medical Center | 33.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | Yes |
| Baptist Health - Fort Smith | 33.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
64.9%
-18% vs national
Work From Home
24.3%
+162% vs national
Carpool
10.8%
How Tamaha's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Tamaha, OK covers travel times and transportation modes. 64.9% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 24.3% work from home, which is above the OK state average of 5.7%. 10.8% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
37.9%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
16.4%
of households
No Internet
58.6%
of households
Total Households
116
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
48.3%
of households
Smartphone
47.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
27.6%
of households
Tablet
22.4%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
12.2¢
per kWh
-36% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
8.9¢
per kWh
-42% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
5.8¢
per kWh
-51% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$132
residential
-10% vs Under 10,000 avg
28% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Oklahoma averages 12.2¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $132. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Tamaha vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
37.9% of households in Tamaha have broadband internet access. 16.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 58.6% of households have no internet access. 11.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Tamaha is located in Haskell County, OK. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Tamaha.
Election Overview
Source: Haskell County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
718
14.5%
GOP Votes
4,156
84.2%
Total Votes
4,936
Margin
R+69.7%
Shift from 2020
R+2.2pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 718 | 4,156 | 4,936 | 14.5% | 84.2% | R+69.7 |
| 2020 | 783 | 4,165 | 5,014 | 15.6% | 83.1% | R+67.4 |
| 2016 | 882 | 3,697 | 4,734 | 18.6% | 78.1% | R+59.5 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Haskell County recorded 4,936 total votes. Republicans won the county with 84.2% of the vote compared to 14.5% for Democrats, a margin of R+69.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.2pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Haskell County has shifted 10.2 percentage points toward Republicans.
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