Living in Tamaha, OK

Explore Tamaha and see how it fits the life you want to build.

199 Population Haskell County County Town Place Type Oklahoma State
Overall Match7.4 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Tamaha at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population199
Median Household Income$29,583
Median Home Value$87,300
Median Gross Rent$613
Median Age62.4
Average Household Size1.6
Unemployment5.1%
Work From Home22.9%
Homeownership94.2%
Housing Vacancy16.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Tamaha is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Tamaha Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Tamaha and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value4.0 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.7 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.6 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly4.0 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.2 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Tamaha

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$87,300
Median Gross Rent$613
Homeownership94.2%
Housing Vacancy16.6%
Housing Value8.0/10
Housing Stability7.2/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Tamaha, OK

Median Household Income$29,583
Unemployment5.1%
Work From Home22.9%
Employment7.4/10
Remote Work Friendly8.0/10
Income Strength6.4/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Tamaha and how households are structured

Population199
Median Age62.4
Average Household Size1.6

Tamaha is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Tamaha

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Tamaha point to very hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, substantial annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.

Average Summer High95.5°F
Average Winter Low25.4°F
Annual Rainfall50.4 in.
Annual Snowfall4.6 in.

Seasonal Life in Tamaha

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Tamaha is located in Haskell County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Haskell County.

County Intelligence

Tamaha & Haskell County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Tamaha is located in Haskell County, Oklahoma.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Tamaha.

Current NarrowTheList data for Tamaha shows a population of about 199. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Haskell County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Tamaha.

For someone considering a move to Tamaha, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.