At a Glance
Median Income
$46,352
$25,860 per capita
Home Value
$107,600
Zillow: $134,810
Median Rent
$824/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
252/100K
1,765/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
20.2% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tecumseh residents earn a median household income of $46,352 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,860. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,472 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tecumseh is $107,600 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,810. Median rent is $824/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Tecumseh reports 252 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,765/100K.
Education
13.3% of adults in Tecumseh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tecumseh has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,320
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density421/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,352
Per Capita$25,860
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$2,822M
Avg Weekly Wage$898
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,600
Rent$824
Ownership54.7%
Zillow$134,810
Housing Units2,513
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent252/100K
Property1,765/100K
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation1,034 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute23 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Tecumseh was founded in 1891.
The median home in Tecumseh was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Shawnee Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.