Tamarac, FL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 63,590 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Tamarac is in the southeastern part of the Florida peninsula.
Cultural Attractions
The Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical natural area in the United States, is nearby.
Historical
The city was named by its original developer, who owned a carwashing business called Car-A-Mat; when he chose the name for the city, he just reversed the order of the letters.
Economy
Convergys, Culligan Water Bottling Co., and City Furniture all have corporate headquarters in Tamarac.
| Population [details] | 63,590 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 47.8% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 665.41 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 21.80% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 73.82 °F/52.42 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 91.18 °F/74.02 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 50.79 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 66 |
| Cost of living [details] | 99.7 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Jacksonville (294.48 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | FORT LAUDERDALE/HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL (11.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Sporting events, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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