At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$20,832 per capita
Home Value
$157,100
Zillow: $212,255
Violent Crime
0/100K
428/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Teresita Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Teresita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Teresita a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Teresita residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,832. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Teresita is $157,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,255. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Teresita reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 428/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Teresita hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Teresita has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population146
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans97.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$20,832
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$818
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$212,255
Housing Units57
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property428/100K
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation874 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband44.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Teresita was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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