Iowa Tama County Public Libraries

By | December 30, 2022

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Tama County, IA. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in Iowa Tama County.

1. Library System CHELSEA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 600 Station ST., Chelsea, IA 52215
Phone Number: (641) 489-2525 Tama 2,715 3,019

2. Central Library CHELSEA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 600 Station ST., Chelsea, IA 52215
Phone Number: (641) 489-2525 Tama N/A N/A

3. Library System CLUTIER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 404 Main, Clutier, IA 52217
Phone Number: (319) 479-2171 Tama 2,414 N/A

4. Central Library CLUTIER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 404 Main, Clutier, IA 52217
Phone Number: (319) 479-2171 Tama N/A N/A

5. Central Library DYSART PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 320 Main, Dysart, IA 52224
Phone Number: (319) 476-5210 Tama N/A N/A

6. Central Library ELBERON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 106 Main Street, Elberon, IA 52225
Phone Number: (319) 439-5345 Tama N/A N/A

7. Library System ELBERON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 106 Main Street, Elberon, IA 52225
Phone Number: (319) 439-5345 Tama 3,360 3,599

8. Library System GARWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 208 Main ST., Garwin, IA 50632
Phone Number: (641) 499-2024 Tama 6,208 3,795

9. Central Library GARWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 208 Main ST., Garwin, IA 50632
Phone Number: (641) 499-2024 Tama N/A N/A

10. Central Library GLADBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 301 2nd ST., Gladbrook, IA 50635
Phone Number: (641) 473-3236 Tama N/A N/A

11. Library System GLADBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 301 2nd ST., Gladbrook, IA 50635
Phone Number: (641) 473-3236 Tama 14,162 1,560

12. Library System LOUISE & LUCILE HINK/TAMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 401 Siegel Street, Tama, IA 52339
Phone Number: (641) 484-4484 Tama 41,750 24,495

13. Central Library LOUISE & LUCILE HINK/TAMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 401 Siegel Street, Tama, IA 52339
Phone Number: (641) 484-4484 Tama N/A N/A

14. Library System NORMA ANDERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 320 Main, Dysart, IA 52224
Phone Number: (319) 476-5210 Tama 28,176 15,005

15. Library System TOLEDO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 206 E. High ST., Toledo, IA 52342
Phone Number: (641) 484-3362 Tama 27,040 N/A

16. Central Library TOLEDO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 206 E. High ST., Toledo, IA 52342
Phone Number: (641) 484-3362 Tama N/A N/A

17. Central Library TRAER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 531 Second Street, Traer, IA 50675
Phone Number: (319) 478-2180 Tama N/A N/A

18. Library System TRAER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 531 Second Street, Traer, IA 50675
Phone Number: (319) 478-2180 Tama 40,759 19,188

Overview of Tama County, Iowa

Tama County is a county located in the state of Iowa. As of 2000, the population is 18,103. Its county seat is Toledo, Iowa.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,871 km² (722 mi²). 1,868 km² (721 mi²) of it is land and 3 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.15% water.

Adjacent counties

  • Grundy County (northwest)
  • Black Hawk County (northeast)
  • Benton County (east)
  • Poweshiek County (south)
  • Marshall County (west)

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 18,103 people, 7,018 households, and 4,968 families residing in the county. The population density is 10/km² (25/mi²). There are 7,583 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (10/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 90.38% White, 0.25% Black or African American, 6.09% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.90% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. 3.75% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 7,018 households out of which 31.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% are married couples living together, 8.00% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% are non-families. 25.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.51 and the average family size is 3.01.

In the county the population is spread out with 26.60% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 18.70% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $37,419, and the median income for a family is $43,646. Males have a median income of $30,723 versus $22,597 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,097. 10.50% of the population and 7.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.50% of those under the age of 18 and 9.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

According to countryaah, Tama County, Iowa has the following cities and towns:

  • Chelsea
  • Clutier
  • Dysart
  • Elberon
  • Garwin
  • Gladbrook
  • Lincoln
  • Montour
  • Tama
  • Toledo
  • Traer
  • Vining

Map of Tama County Iowa