At a Glance
Median Income
$26,731
$26,405 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
44.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
14.5% smoking rate
How Tecopa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tecopa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tecopa a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tecopa residents earn a median household income of $26,731 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,405. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 44.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 77,170 business establishments, including 4,197 restaurants.
Education
7.3% of adults in Tecopa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tecopa has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
Data Overview
People
Population169
Median Age67.7 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born14.8%
Veterans21.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$26,731
Per Capita$26,405
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty44.2%
County GDP$137,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,199
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$142,206
Housing Units197
Rent Burden33.9%
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.5%
Premature Death9,378/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain4.1 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
Elevation1,475 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Broadband51.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries48
Did You Know?
The median home in Tecopa was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
14.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 4,197 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 419 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.