Tecumseh, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Johnson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,844 Population 1,221/sq mi density
$46,127 Median Income $23,893 per capita
$104,300 Home Value $186,787 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$46,127 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,300 home value, $842/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Tecumseh, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,127
39% below
$23,893 per capita
Home Value
$104,300
63% below
Zillow: $186,787
Median Rent
$842/mo
28% below
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
61%
Home Value
37%
Rent
72%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tecumseh a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $46,127 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,893. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 131 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tecumseh is $104,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,787. Median rent is $842/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

18.7% of adults in Tecumseh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tecumseh has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,844
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,221/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,127
Per Capita$23,893
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$253M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,300
Rent$842
Ownership50.8%
Zillow$186,787
Housing Units885
Rent Burden24.7%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,995/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation1,129 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Tecumseh was founded in 1856.
The median home in Tecumseh was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.