At a Glance
Median Income
$14,402
$14,958 per capita
Home Value
$78,200
Zillow: $192,663
Median Rent
$473/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
72.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
59.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
20.4% smoking rate
How Talco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Talco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Talco a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Talco residents earn a median household income of $14,402 , which is 81% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,958. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 59.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Talco is $78,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,663. Median rent is $473/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
4.6% of adults in Talco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
72.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Talco has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population380
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density494/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans0.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$14,402
Per Capita$14,958
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty59.3%
County GDP$658M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
B+
Home Value$78,200
Rent$473
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$192,663
Housing Units289
Rent Burden42.5%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death11,460/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation361 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+72.1%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute29 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Talco was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.