At a Glance
Median Income
$71,875
$51,101 per capita
Home Value
$138,100
Zillow: $286,757
Violent Crime
510/100K
4,903/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
302 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
3.1 / 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 $71,875 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,101. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,183 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tecumseh is $138,100 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,757. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Tecumseh reports 510 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,903/100K.
Education
20.7% of adults in Tecumseh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tecumseh has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population339
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density95/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,875
Per Capita$51,101
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,584M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,100
Rent
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$286,757
Housing Units184
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent510/100K
Property4,903/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,420/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation946 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute19 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Tecumseh was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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