Tama, IA town hall & government
Tama spent $4.1 million in the year to June 30, 2023, about $1,331 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Tama's government.
Who runs Tama
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Tama's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the federal government 33%
- Property taxes 21%
- Fees & charges 16%
- Utility sales 8%
- From the state 8%
- Sales taxes 6%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for Tama
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
South Tama County Community School District
Tama's K–12 school district, shared with Chelsea, Montour, Toledo and Vining. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Iowa districts overall: 43% local, 49% state, 8% federal
- Local 34%
- State 53%
- Federal 13%
Of the $14,323 per pupil, $7,925 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Tama kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Tama pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Tama's government
Who represents Tama
Tama is represented in Congress by Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst and Representative Ashley Hinson. Kim Reynolds is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.