Tescott is a small town of 293 in Kansas, with a median household income of $77,708
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tescott stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Tescott is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tescott city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.8
Tescott's overall cost of living index is 85.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tescott costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tescott, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$94,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$663
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$77,708
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tescott's violent crime rate is 52.6 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
52.6 /100k
Property Crime
227.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tescott is served primarily by Twin Valley.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tescott, KS
National Avg
School District
Twin Valley
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tescott sees average highs of 40.4°F in January
and 93.3°F in July,
with 30.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.2 inches of snow per year.
Tescott's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tescott roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $94,500 and median rent is $663/month.
Tescott's violent crime rate is 52.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 227.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tescott are operated by Twin Valley.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tescott, KS has a population of 293, a median household income of $77,708, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Tescott averages 40.4°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.2 inches
with about 13.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tescott, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67484.
The population of Tescott, Kansas is 293 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tescott: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $94,500, median household income $77,708, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tescott side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.