Tekamah, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Burt County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,691 Population 1,077/sq mi density
$54,139 Median Income $29,929 per capita
$113,900 Home Value $210,214 Zillow
$677 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,139 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,900 home value, $677/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Tekamah, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,139
28% below
$29,929 per capita
Home Value
$113,900
60% below
Zillow: $210,214
Median Rent
$677/mo
42% below
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Tekamah Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tekamah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
40%
Rent
58%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tekamah a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tekamah residents earn a median household income of $54,139 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,929. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 243 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tekamah is $113,900 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,214. Median rent is $677/month, with 22.9% 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 1958.

Education

21.9% of adults in Tekamah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tekamah has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,691
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,077/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,139
Per Capita$29,929
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$438M
Avg Weekly Wage$851

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,900
Rent$677
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$210,214
Housing Units806
Rent Burden22.9%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,044/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain28.3 in/yr
Elevation1,056 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Tekamah was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.