At a Glance
Median Income
$52,679
$28,393 per capita
Home Value
$90,700
Zillow: $182,428
Median Rent
$532/mo
20.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
259/100K
1,986/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Tekonsha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tekonsha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tekonsha 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
Tekonsha residents earn a median household income of $52,679 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,393. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,104 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tekonsha is $90,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,428. Median rent is $532/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
Tekonsha reports 259 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,986/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Tekonsha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tekonsha has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population579
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density585/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,679
Per Capita$28,393
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$9,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,700
Rent$532
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$182,428
Housing Units286
Rent Burden20.4%
Crime
F
Violent259/100K
Property1,986/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation937 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Tekonsha was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
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