At a Glance
Median Income
$47,083
$28,695 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $228,846
Median Rent
$805/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
105/100K
2,451/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
273 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tekoa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 1.7% (53% below 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 $228,846. 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.
Safety & Crime
Tekoa reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,451/100K.
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 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population714
Median Age57.4 yrs
Density580/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,083
Per Capita$28,695
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
B+
Home Value$225,000
Rent$805
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$228,846
Housing Units345
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
F
Violent105/100K
Property2,451/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI28 (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.
37.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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