At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$26,398 per capita
Home Value
$143,300
Zillow: $408,552
Median Rent
$1,283/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
10.8% smoking rate
How Tuscola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tuscola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tuscola 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
Tuscola residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,398. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,886 business establishments, including 371 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tuscola is $143,300 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,552. Median rent is $1,283/month, with 25.5% 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 1973.
Education
24.1% of adults in Tuscola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tuscola has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population989
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,164/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$26,398
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$9,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,300
Rent$1,283
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$408,552
Housing Units300
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death10,985/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain27.3 in/yr
Elevation1,979 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Tuscola was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 371 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.