Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Tekonsha is a small town in Michigan with a population of 579. Residents earn $52,679 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tekonsha receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Tekonsha offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tekonsha is $52,679, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Tekonsha is $90,700, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $532 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Tekonsha experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 42.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,679 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,393 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,195 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,973 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,104 |
| County GDP | $9,061M |
| Restaurants | 259 |
| Healthcare | 404 |
| Retail | 484 |
| Manufacturing | 251 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,416 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.97% |
| Commute Time | 19.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |
| Census Median | $90,700 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $182,428 |
| $/Sq Ft | $54 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $532 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.4% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,416 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.97% |
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 29.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,855/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 937 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0974°N, 84.9919°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 26075 |
Winner: Republican by 21.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.6% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 585/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.3% |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Restaurants | 259 |
| Retail Stores | 484 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 28 |
| Avg Commute | 19.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |