At a Glance
Median Income
$64,500
$35,051 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
Zillow: $126,158
Median Rent
$900/mo
14.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16.2% smoking rate
How Tehuacana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tehuacana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tehuacana 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
Tehuacana residents earn a median household income of $64,500 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,051. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tehuacana is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,158. Median rent is $900/month, with 14.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
33.5% of adults in Tehuacana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tehuacana has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population275
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density174/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$64,500
Per Capita$35,051
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$2,179M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$900
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$126,158
Housing Units116
Rent Burden14.0%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation582 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute14 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Tehuacana was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.