Tekoa, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
714 Population 580/sq mi density
$47,083 Median Income $28,695 per capita
$225,000 Home Value $247,750 Zillow
$805 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,083 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, $805/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Tekoa, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,083
37% below
$28,695 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
20% below
Zillow: $247,750
Median Rent
$805/mo
31% below
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
36% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Tekoa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
80%
Rent
69%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tekoa a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tekoa residents earn a median household income of $47,083 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,695. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,669 business establishments, including 1,237 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tekoa is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,750. Median rent is $805/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

21.6% of adults in Tekoa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tekoa has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population714
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density580/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,083
Per Capita$28,695
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259

Housing

B+
Home Value$225,000
Rent$805
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$247,750
Housing Units345
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,070/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain28.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,520 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19

Did You Know?

Tekoa was founded in 1888.
The median home in Tekoa was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
33.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
819 declared natural disasters on record.