At a Glance
Median Income
$92,708
$51,898 per capita
Home Value
$240,700
Zillow: $126,629
Violent Crime
336/100K
2,122/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.9%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Tecumseh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tecumseh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tecumseh a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tecumseh residents earn a median household income of $92,708 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,898. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,526 business establishments, including 281 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tecumseh is $240,700 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,629. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Tecumseh reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,122/100K.
Education
52.9% of adults in Tecumseh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tecumseh has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population870
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density336/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$92,708
Per Capita$51,898
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$6,571M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$126,629
Housing Units306
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent336/100K
Property2,122/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,892/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation585 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.9%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+30.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Tecumseh was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
1.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 281 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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