Cost of Living in Tecumseh, OK

Population 6,320 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023

46
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $46,352, median household incomes in Tecumseh land roughly 38% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators.

Geographically, Tecumseh sits roughly 25 miles east of Norman. Median home values run roughly 55% lower than Norman's $239,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 35
Rent 63

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Tecumseh

The median home value in Tecumseh is $107,600 — 65% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $824/month, 37% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $46,352/year is 38% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Oklahoma's top state income tax rate is 4.8% and the combined sales tax is 9.0%. The climate averages highs of 71.4°F and lows of 48.8°F, with about 6.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Tecumseh has a cost of living index of 46 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 54% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$107,600
65% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$559,614
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$824/mo
37% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.9x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$678
1 BR
$728
2 BR
$910
3 BR
$1,220
4 BR
$1,439
Owner-occupied 54.7%
Renter-occupied 45.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$824
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,438/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.3 min
6% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.6%
Carpooled
8.3%
Walked
0.2%
Work from home
9.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 4.8%
Total Sales Tax 9.0%
State rate 4.5%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$46,352
38% below avg
Per Capita Income
$25,860
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
14% below avg
Poverty Rate
19.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.9%
Graduate degree 4.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.5
Male median age 32.3
Female median age 36.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
71.4°F
Avg Low
48.8°F
Annual Precip
36.4"
Annual Snowfall
6.7"
20° 40° 60° 80° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495463717988939284736150
Low °F 273140485866706962493830
Precip" 1.321.422.553.605.314.493.593.603.723.321.681.79
Snow" 1.81.80.80.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.51.8

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.8:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
2,086
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Tecumseh, OK?

Tecumseh has a cost index of 46 (100 = national average). It is 54% below the national average.

What is average rent in Tecumseh, OK?

The median gross rent in Tecumseh is $824 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Tecumseh?

The median home value in Tecumseh is $107,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Tecumseh?

The median household income in Tecumseh is $46,352 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Tecumseh, OK?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Tecumseh is 9.0%. The Oklahoma state income tax top rate is 4.8%.

Is Tecumseh, OK affordable?

Yes, Tecumseh is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 46 — about 54% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Tecumseh?

Tecumseh has average high temperatures of 71.4°F and average lows of 48.8°F. Annual precipitation is 36.4". Average annual snowfall is 6.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Tecumseh at a Glance

Population
6,320
Median Income
$46,352
Home Value
$107,600
Median Rent
$824/mo
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg High Temp
71.4°F
Sales Tax
9.0%
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