The Town FilesTabor, Iowa
City in Fremont County · population 1,014 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $204,200
- Household income
- $58,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 57.2
Tabor is a city of 1,014 people in Fremont County, Iowa. The median home is worth $204,200, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks better for young professionals than 76% of Iowa towns.
How Tabor ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Tabor is worth $204,200, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $58,750, which is more affordable than 3% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $289 a month. 73.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tabor | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,200 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $289 | $820 |
| Median household income | $58,750 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 73.7% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Tabor
| People | Tabor | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.2 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.0% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 88.5% |
Weather in Tabor
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 12.2°F. About 34.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.0 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 146 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tabor since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on August 28, 1979 about 1.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 19, 2023.
Severe weather in Fremont County since 1996
Fremont County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 27, 2011 | Flood | DR-1998: Flooding |
| February 25, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1877: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Fremont County
Fremont County had 2,197 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,228 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Tabor itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Tabor
2 public schools with 487 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont-Mills Elementary School | PK-6 | 267 | 15.7 |
| Fremont-Mills Middle And Senior High School | 7-12 | 220 | 14.7 |
Towns near Tabor
- Malvern, IA8.8 mi · 1,046 people · home $174,700
- Sidney, IA10.4 mi · 1,070 people · home $125,300
- Glenwood, IA10.9 mi · 5,073 people · home $206,200
- Plattsmouth, NE13.8 mi · 6,544 people · home $183,600
- Nebraska City, NE18.1 mi · 7,222 people · home $162,000
- Shenandoah, IA18.4 mi · 4,925 people · home $116,700
- Essex, IA19.7 mi · 722 people · home $89,900
- Hamburg, IA20.0 mi · 890 people · home $106,300
Tabor questions
Is Tabor, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tabor scores better for retirees than 59% of Iowa towns and quieter than 39%. 30.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 57.2).
How much does a house cost in Tabor?
The median owner-occupied home in Tabor is valued at $204,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,750, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $289 a month.
What is the weather like in Tabor?
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.8 inches of precipitation a year and 24.0 inches of snow.
Does Tabor get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tabor since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on August 28, 1979. The typical Iowa town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)