At a Glance
Median Income
$61,500
$38,092 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $121,552
Median Rent
$781/mo
13.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17.4% smoking rate
How Tira Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tira's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tira a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tira residents earn a median household income of $61,500 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,092. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tira is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,552. Median rent is $781/month, with 13.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
16.2% of adults in Tira hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tira has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population406
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density286/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,500
Per Capita$38,092
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$179M
Avg Weekly Wage$817
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$781
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$121,552
Housing Units156
Rent Burden13.3%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,605/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
Elevation447 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute26 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations4
Did You Know?
The median home in Tira was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.