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Lake Tekakwitha, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
210 Population 1,050/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $29,934 per capita
$104,800 Home Value $242,325 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
310 Violent Crime/100K 2,241 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
310 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Tekakwitha, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,500
30% below
$29,934 per capita
Home Value
$104,800
63% below
Zillow: $242,325
Violent Crime
310/100K
18% below
2,241/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
266 sunny days/yr

How Lake Tekakwitha Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lake Tekakwitha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
37%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
82%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Tekakwitha a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Tekakwitha residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,934. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Tekakwitha is $104,800 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,325. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Lake Tekakwitha reports 310 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,241/100K.

Education

12.2% of adults in Lake Tekakwitha hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Tekakwitha has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population210
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density1,050/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$29,934
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty5.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,800
Rent
Ownership98.0%
Zillow$242,325
Housing Units134
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent310/100K
Property2,241/100K

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days266/yr
Rain38.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation525 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband100.0%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

Lake Tekakwitha was founded in 2009.
The median home in Lake Tekakwitha was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (28 miles).
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.