At a Glance
Median Income
$104,643
$39,177 per capita
Home Value
$305,300
Zillow: $375,113
Median Rent
$1,113/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
136/100K
1,628/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.4%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Tea Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tea a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tea residents earn a median household income of $104,643 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,177. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,515 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tea is $305,300 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,113. Median rent is $1,113/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Tea reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,628/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
41.4% of adults in Tea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tea has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population6,339
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density1,673/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,643
Per Capita$39,177
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$8,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
Housing
A+
Home Value$305,300
Rent$1,113
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$375,113
Housing Units2,020
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property1,628/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault85/100K
Burglary153/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,503/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain27.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,489 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.4%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute19 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Tea was founded in 1894.
The median home in Tea was built in 2000.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.