At a Glance
Median Income
$81,964
$35,403 per capita
Home Value
$98,800
Zillow: $86,675
Median Rent
$681/mo
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
16.7% smoking rate
How Tescott Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tescott's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tescott a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tescott residents earn a median household income of $81,964 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,403. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 157 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tescott is $98,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,675. Median rent is $681/month, with 12.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
23.0% of adults in Tescott hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tescott has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population261
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density669/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,964
Per Capita$35,403
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$150M
Avg Weekly Wage$761
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,800
Rent$681
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$86,675
Housing Units139
Rent Burden12.5%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,207/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain30.2 in/yr
Elevation1,294 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute37 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Tescott was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.