At a Glance
Median Income
$70,959
$38,082 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
Zillow: $351,332
Median Rent
$874/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
16.4% smoking rate
How Theresa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Theresa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Theresa a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Theresa residents earn a median household income of $70,959 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,082. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,002 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Theresa is $160,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,332. Median rent is $874/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
19.0% of adults in Theresa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Theresa has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,320
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density1,784/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,959
Per Capita$38,082
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$5,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$874
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$351,332
Housing Units615
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,421/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation934 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Theresa was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.