Kansas
Tescott is a small town in Kansas with a population of 261. Residents earn $81,964 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Tescott receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Tescott stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Tescott is $81,964, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Tescott is $98,800, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $681 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Tescott experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches, including 17.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,964 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,403 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $761 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,449 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 157 |
| County GDP | $150M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,478 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.53% |
| Commute Time | 37.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
| Census Median | $98,800 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $78,701 |
| Census Median Rent | $681 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 12.5% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,478 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.53% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,207/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 2.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.7 inches |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,294 ft (394 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0130°N, 97.8783°W |
| County FIPS | 20143 |
Winner: Republican by 66.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.0% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 669/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 99.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 37.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |