Median Income
$48,750
35% lower than US avg
Home Value
$157,100
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
18.6%
45% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.3%
41% lower than US avg
How Teresita Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population146
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 58%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$20,832
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,335M
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity43.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation874 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+91.8%
School Score5.08
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
CommuteN/A
Broadband48.0%
Libraries3
Is Teresita a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Teresita receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Teresita offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Teresita is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Teresita is $157,100, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Climate & Weather
Teresita enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Teresita has a population of 146 with a density of 15 people per square mile. The median age is 38.5 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (57.5%), with 27.4% Hispanic.
Population
38.5yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 84.8% |
| 8% above US avg |
| Spanish | 15.2% |
| 13% above US avg |
The median household income in Teresita is $48,750, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income
| Median HH Income | $48,750 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $20,832 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $818 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,487 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 942 |
| County GDP | $1,335M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 87 |
| Healthcare | 83 |
| Retail | 149 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,794 |
| 8% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.42% |
The median home value in Teresita is $157,100, 44% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $157,100 |
| 44% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,794 |
| 8% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.42% |
In Teresita, 43.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.6% report depression. 31.0% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Teresita vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 43.3% |
| 35% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% |
| Asthma | 13.1% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 74.3% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 13,171/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 83 |
Crime Rates: Teresita vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
Safety Score
Teresita has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 874 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1230°N, 94.9804°W |
| County FIPS | 40041 |