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Tamms, IL

Village in Alexander County, Illinois.

Population

589

Land area

2.3sq mi

People per sq mi

253

ZIP codes

0

Tamms and its ZIP codes

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Tamms at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $50,046 a year, 40% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $55,700 (79% below Illinois) and median rent is $496 a month.

Local data for Tamms, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Tamms, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$50,046

Poverty rate

17.1%

Median home value

$55,700

Median rent

$496/mo

Homeownership

81.3%

Bachelor's or higher

15.0%

Median age

50.3

Average commute

29.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (60), German Americans (44), Norwegian Americans (8).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alexander County. PPP loans are for Tamms.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.6%

Aug 2026, -2.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,124

859 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,342

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$56.3M

FY 2026, $10,740 per person

Alexander County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Tamms, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone67.3%
  • Carpooled5.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.4%
  • Worked from home17.9%

Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Tamms, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

895

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

112

3.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 26°F

49.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Tamms, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.1%

U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts

Diabetes

16.7%

U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts

Smoking

17.9%

U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.1%

U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts

Cities near Tamms

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PulaskiVillage3.6 mi1.3
UllinVillage5.4 mi2.8
UnityCensus-designated place6 mi0.7
Olive BranchCensus-designated place6.6 mi9.4
Mill CreekVillage7.2 mi0.4
MoundsCity9.4 mi1.2
ThebesVillage10 mi1.7
DongolaVillage10 mi1.1
McClureVillage11 mi1.5
OlmstedVillage11 mi3.4
Commerce, MOVillage11 mi0.3
Mound CityCity12 mi0.7
East Cape GirardeauVillage13 mi2
New Grand ChainVillage14 mi1
JonesboroCity15 mi2.7
CairoCity15 mi7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Tamms, IL in?
Tamms is in Alexander County, Illinois.
What is the population of Tamms, IL?
About 589 people live in Tamms, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Tamms?
Nearby places include Pulaski (3.6 mi), Ullin (5.4 mi), Unity (6 mi), Olive Branch (6.6 mi), Mill Creek (7.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023