At a Glance
Median Income
$42,500
$22,463 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
Zillow: $263,150
Median Rent
$833/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
14.6% smoking rate
How Tennyson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tennyson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tennyson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tennyson residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,463. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 502 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tennyson is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,150. Median rent is $833/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
12.2% of adults in Tennyson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tennyson has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population161
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$22,463
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$1,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$931
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$833
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$263,150
Housing Units87
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation402 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute31 min
Broadband63.2%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Tennyson was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.