Tamms, IL is a small, rural town located in Alexander County with a population of 1,675. It has a population density of 22 people per square mile, which is significantly lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Tamms offers its residents a variety of amenities including local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, other organizations, and local sporting events.
Businesses in Tamms include restaurants such as Fanny’s Cafe, the Home Plate Tavern and Grill, and Classic Catering & Bakery. Shoppers can find stores such as Forever Vintage Antique Mall or get their groceries from Ace Hardware.
Residents looking for outdoor activities can take advantage of nearby parks such as Lake Glendale Recreation Area or Fort Defiance State Park to fish and hike. Other outdoor recreation includes golfing at The Oaks Golf Course or hunting on private land with permission from the owner.
Organizations in Tamms include the Tamms Chamber of Commerce which works to promote local businesses and special events in town. There are also several churches in town for those looking for spiritual guidance.
Local sporting events include football games at Tamms High School between the “Tigers” and other schools in the area. If you’re into watching racing you can check out Illinois Speedway just outside of town where they have dirt track racing throughout spring and summer months. No matter what time of year it is there is something for everyone in Tamms!
The population in Tamms (zip 62988) is 1,675. There are 27 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Tamms (zip 62988) is 46.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Tamms (zip 62988) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Tamms (zip 62988)
- 41.3% are married
- 13.4% are divorced
- 10.1% are married with children
- 25.2% have children, but are single
Race in Tamms (zip 62988)
- 72.3% are White
- 23.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander