Tamms, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 395 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -45.4%
Males: 237  (60.2%)
Females: 158  (39.8%)
Median resident age:

46.3 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62992.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,131 (it was $19,511 in 2000)
Tamms:

$45,131
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,488 (it was $11,131 in 2000)

Tamms village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $87,129 (it was $34,500 in 2000)
Tamms:

$87,129
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $112,101; detached houses: $130,929; mobile homes: $58,540

Median gross rent in 2022: $520.

March 2022 cost of living index in Tamms: 83.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.5%
(15.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.8% for Black residents, 10.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Tamms, IL (2022)
    • 29756.4%White alone
    • 18835.7%Black alone
    • 377.0%Two or more races
    • 10.2%Asian alone

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Tamms, Illinois as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Tamms is 187 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (16.7%), Irish (7.3%), German (3.1%), Russian (1.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/07/1905

Elevation: 335 feet

Land area: 2.34 square miles.

Population density: 169 people per square mile   (very low).

Tamms, Illinois map

6 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.1%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,346 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,505 (2.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Evansville, IN (106.9 miles , pop. 121,582).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (109.8 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (329.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Pulaski, IL (1.9 miles ),
Ullin, IL (2.3 miles ),
Olive Branch, IL (2.6 miles ),
Mill Creek, IL (2.7 miles),
Mounds, IL (3.1 miles ),
Dongola, IL (3.2 miles ),
McClure, IL (3.3 miles ),
Olmsted, IL (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 37.24 N, Longitude: 89.26 W

Area code: 618

Distribution of median household income in Tamms, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Tamms, IL in 2022
Tamms satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.6%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Tamms, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (12.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.9%)
  • Health care (8.4%)
  • Educational services (7.9%)
  • Construction (5.0%)
  • Social assistance (5.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (13.0%)
  • Construction (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.0%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.7%)
  • Public administration (11.8%)
  • Social assistance (9.8%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.9%)
  • Paper (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Tamms, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Child care workers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (13.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Registered nurses (7.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.8%)
  • Child care workers (7.8%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (6.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.9%)

Average climate in Tamms, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Tamms-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 80% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/6/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.1 miles away from the Tamms village center killed 2 people and injured 33 people and caused $16 million in damages.

On 4/22/1981, a category F4 tornado 23.8 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Tamms-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 349% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 15.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 112.7 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 56.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 112.6 miles away from Tamms center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 96.4 miles away from Tamms center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 132.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Alexander County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Tamms topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Tamms:

  • MERIDIAN MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MOUNDS, IL)
  • NEW WAY (Hospital, about 14 miles away; ANNA, IL)
  • LINCOLN SQUARE (Hospital, about 15 miles away; JONESBORO, IL)
  • ANNA REHAB AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ANNA, IL)
  • HOLLY HILL (Hospital, about 16 miles away; ANNA, IL)
  • RATLIFF CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO)
  • UNION COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; ANNA, IL)

Heliports located in Tamms:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tamms:

  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 16 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; Full-time enrollment: 9,678)
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 34 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 14,539)
  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 36 miles; Paducah, KY; FT enrollment: 4,107)
  • John A Logan College (about 37 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)
  • Rend Lake College (about 65 miles; Ina, IL; FT enrollment: 2,778)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 67 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • Murray State University (about 68 miles; Murray, KY; FT enrollment: 8,930)

Public high school in Tamms:

Public elementary/middle schools in Tamms:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Tamms Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Dana Ford - College basketball player (Illinois State Redbirds).

Alexander County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

66.9%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.2%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
25 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
30 people in homes for the mentally ill in 2000

Banks with branches in Tamms (2011 data):

  • Capaha Bank, SB: Capaha Bank, Sb at 145 Russell Avenue, branch established on 1955/11/26. Info updated 2010/08/02: Bank assets: $177.8 mil, Deposits: $160.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Tammcorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Tamms:

Marital status in Tamms, IL
  • Never married: 36.2%
  • Now married: 39.0%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 11.4%
  • Divorced: 12.9%

For population 25 years and over in Tamms:

  • High school or higher: 82.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
  • Unemployed: 18.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Tamms, IL (based on Alexander County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,99618
Catholic4731
Mainline Protestant4706
Black Protestant4333
Other381
None4,828-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Alexander County:

3.64 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Alexander County:

1.21 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
This county:

2.42 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Alexander County:

8.48 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Alexander County:

10.9%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.4%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Alexander County:

10.9%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

52.0%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Tamms:

51.2%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.2
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Tamms:

18.6%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

12.7%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Tamms:

40.1%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

57.2%
State:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

81.5%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Tamms, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 2$6,740$40,4401$2,316
Other Government Administration 1$2,312$27,74410$4,712
Water Supply 1$6,674$80,0881$810
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,554
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$2,028
Totals for Government 4$15,726$47,17814$11,420

Tamms government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $327,000 ($827.85)
    Financial Administration: $290,000 ($734.18)
    Water Utilities: $82,000 ($207.59)
    Regular Highways: $30,000 ($75.95)
    Police Protection: $6,000 ($15.19)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $41,000 ($103.80)
    Central Staff Services: $23,000 ($58.23)
    Water Utilities: $1,000 ($2.53)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $171,000 ($432.91)

Tamms government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $54,000 ($136.71)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $13,000 ($32.91)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($10.13)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $334,000 ($845.57)
    Water Utilities: $91,000 ($230.38)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $129,000 ($326.58)
    Highways: $16,000 ($40.51)
  • Tax - Property: $7,000 ($17.72)

Tamms government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $729,000 ($1845.57)

Businesses in Tamms, IL

  • H&R Block: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Tamms:

  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KAPE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKRO (1490 AM; 1 kW; CAIRO, IL; Owner: BENJAMIN STRATEMEYER)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • WGGH (1150 AM; 5 kW; MARION, IL)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tamms:

  • KGMO (100.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WKIB (96.5 FM; ANNA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS)
  • KREZ (104.7 FM; CHAFFEE, MO; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • KEZS-FM (102.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRCU (90.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WGCF (89.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN'S ASSOC, INC.)
  • WBEL (88.5 FM; CAIRO, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WCIL-FM (101.5 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KWKZ (106.1 FM; CHARLESTON, MO; Owner: ANDERSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KGKS (93.9 FM; SCOTT CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • WKYQ (93.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WRIK-FM (98.3 FM; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: SUN MEDIA, INC.)
  • WDDJ (96.9 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCGQ-FM (99.3 FM; GORDONVILLE, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KBXB (97.9 FM; SIKESTON, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WOOZ-FM (99.9 FM; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: ZIMMER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGKY (95.9 FM; WICKLIFFE, KY; Owner: WICKLIFE RENTAL PROPERTIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Tamms:

  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • KCGI-CA (Channel 45; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • K47FB (Channel 47; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K69HT (Channel 69; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WSIL-TV (Channel 3; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: WSIL-TV, INC.)
  • K65GP (Channel 65; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WTCT (Channel 27; MARION, IL; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • K58FD (Channel 58; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Tamms fatal accident list:

Aug 27, 1994 04:30 AM, 127, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 138ft / 42.1mTotal length
  • 6,710Total average daily traffic
  • 535Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,830Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Tamms, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 71980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Tamms, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

31 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Tamms)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • 200 E Supermax Rd (Lat: 37.248111 Lon: -89.279528), Type: Tower, Structure height: 46 m, Overall height: 52 m, Call Sign: WPIW533,
    Assigned Frequencies: 42.5000 MHz, 37.1600 MHz, 37.3600 MHz, Grant Date: 07/25/2023, Expiration Date: 07/28/2033, Certifier: Lambert P Fleck Iii, Registrant: Illinois State Police, 801 S 7th St - Csb Ste 300 Annex, Springfield, IL 62703, Phone: (618) 521-2028, Email:

  • 4 Mi Sw (Lat: 37.193667 Lon: -89.320917), Call Sign: KNFD455, Licensee ID: L00040205,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.865 MHz, Grant Date: 01/17/1997, Expiration Date: 03/12/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/12/2002, Registrant: Miller Farms, Rt 1 Box 321, Tamms, IL 62988

  • L2 MOBILES, Lat: 37.318361 Lon: -89.318778, Call Sign: WZU405,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.385 MHz, 160.545 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2014, Expiration Date: 06/08/2024, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:

  • Lat: 37.220611 Lon: -89.342278, Call Sign: WQGK536,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.005 MHz, 160.125 MHz, Grant Date: 02/22/2017, Expiration Date: 02/14/2027, Certifier: Linda Davis, Registrant: Egyptian Cusd #5, 20023 Diswood Road, Tamms, IL 62988, Phone: (618) 776-5306, Fax: (618) 776-5122, Email:

  • Lat: 37.216417 Lon: -89.309056, Call Sign: WQSI796,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.375 MHz, Grant Date: 10/06/2023, Expiration Date: 09/25/2033, Certifier: Chris S Boyd, Registrant: Atlas License Company & Data Services, 207 North State Street, Box 495, Greenfield, IN 46140, Phone: (317) 813-4865, Fax: (317) 900-7940, Email:

  • Lat: 37.216417 Lon: -89.309056, Call Sign: WQSI809,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.375 MHz, Grant Date: 10/06/2023, Expiration Date: 09/25/2033, Certifier: Chris S Boyd, Registrant: Atlas License Company & Data Services, 207 North State Street, Box 495, Greenfield, IN 46140, Phone: (317) 813-4865, Fax: (317) 900-7940, Email:

  • Lat: 37.216417 Lon: -89.309056, Call Sign: WQSK495,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.375 MHz, Grant Date: 10/31/2023, Expiration Date: 10/18/2033, Certifier: Chris S Boyd, Registrant: Atlas License Company & Data Services, 207 North State Street, Box 495, Greenfield, IN 46140, Phone: (317) 813-4865, Fax: (317) 900-7940, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • Tamms South, Lat: 37.235250 Lon: -89.272083, Type: Tank, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 31 m, Call Sign: WQME771,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/20/2010, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Nathan T Stooke, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Email:

  • Tamms, Lat: 37.235250 Lon: -89.272083, Type: Tank, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 31 m, Call Sign: WQME771,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/20/2010, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Nathan T Stooke, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Email:

  • Tamms SW, Lat: 37.235250 Lon: -89.272083, Type: Tank, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 31 m, Call Sign: WQME771,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/20/2010, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Nathan T Stooke, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Email:

  • FUHR, Bean Ridge Road (Lat: 37.278306 Lon: -89.345472), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 64 m, Call Sign: WRFT546,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 04/28/2020, Expiration Date: 04/28/2030, Cancellation Date: 12/21/2020, Certifier: Kevin Hetrick, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard St., Room 2100, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • TAMMS TOWER, 185 S Railroad St (Lat: 37.235222 Lon: -89.272139), Type: Tank, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRNV576, Licensee ID: L02347278,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/28/2021, Expiration Date: 08/28/2031, Certifier: Dave Mills, Registrant: Wisper Isp, LLC, 9711 Fuesser Road, Mascoutah, IL 62258, Phone: (618) 206-4190, Email:

  • TAMMS, 20 Russell Street (Lat: 37.235389 Lon: -89.269472), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.3 m, Overall height: 37.5 m, Call Sign: WLU437,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/07/2020, Expiration Date: 08/01/2030, Certifier: Darrell Guy, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

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  • 200 East Supermax Road (Lat: 37.248083 Lon: -89.279500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 47.2 m, Call Sign: KNKK555,
    Assigned Frequencies: 454.075 MHz, Grant Date: 06/08/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 05/23/2009, Certifier: Shawn E Endsley, Registrant: Usa Mobility Wireless, Inc., 300 Technology Drive #400, Plano, TX 75074, Phone: (972) 801-1626, Fax: (972) 801-1699, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KB9GMW, Grant Date: 04/09/1991, Expiration Date: 04/09/2001, Cancellation Date: 04/10/2003, Registrant: Bruce Modicue Sr, Tamms, IL 62988

  • Call Sign: KB9OTR, Grant Date: 11/04/1996, Expiration Date: 11/04/2006, Cancellation Date: 11/05/2008, Registrant: Jeannie R Beasley, General Delivery, Tamms, IL 62988

  • Call Sign: N9SNI, Grant Date: 03/02/1993, Expiration Date: 03/02/2003, Cancellation Date: 03/03/2005, Registrant: John C Burke, Rt 2 Box 181, Tamms, IL 62988

  • Call Sign: KD9BLI, Licensee ID: L00934969, Grant Date: 06/06/2014, Expiration Date: 06/06/2024, Certifier: Renee Zakrzewski, Registrant: Renee Zakrzewski, 32401 Main St, Tamms, IL 62988

  • Call Sign: KD9LTY, Licensee ID: L02216734, Grant Date: 10/02/2018, Expiration Date: 10/02/2028, Certifier: Gilbert B Kohler, Registrant: Gilbert B Kohler, 34402 State Highway 127, Tamms, IL 62988


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 733GC, N733GC, N-733GC, Serial Number: 17268276, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 12/17/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 11/28/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Steve A Williams, 22104 Miller Rd, Tamms, IL 62988

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 13. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 33 took place in 2012, and the least - 2 in 2005. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Tamms, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (50.7%), and Outside Fires (35.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Tamms, IL
    • 10350.7%Structure Fires
    • 7235.5%Outside Fires
    • 2311.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 52.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Tamms, IL
Most common first names in Tamms, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1575.3 years
William1576.8 years
Mary1479.6 years
Charles1372.0 years
Robert1271.0 years
John1274.8 years
Roy870.6 years
Willie775.7 years
Raymond768.4 years
Henry672.0 years
Most common last names in Tamms, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Honey1573.3 years
Smith1378.2 years
Miller1281.8 years
Jordan1175.9 years
Johnson978.1 years
Brown880.0 years
Cain876.4 years
Mcdaniel872.4 years
Pettit779.6 years
Williams673.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tamms, IL
  • 47.4%Electricity
  • 46.6%Utility gas
  • 6.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tamms, IL
  • 80.6%Electricity
  • 19.4%Utility gas


Tamms compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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