What are the schools like in Tecumseh, NE?

Tecumseh is served primarily by JOHNSON CO CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Tecumseh?

The median household income in Tecumseh, NE is $44,813 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Tecumseh, NE?

Tecumseh has an average high temperature of 35.2°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.4 inches.

Tecumseh, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Tecumseh, NE affordable or expensive?

Tecumseh's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tecumseh is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $99,300 and the median rent is $831 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tecumseh, NE?

Tecumseh has a violent crime rate of 78.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 256.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tecumseh, NE a Good Place to Live?

Tecumseh is a small town of 1,878 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $44,813 and a 1.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Tecumseh stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tecumseh is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tecumseh 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: 88.7

Tecumseh's overall cost of living index is 88.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tecumseh costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tecumseh, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$99,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$831	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,813	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tecumseh's violent crime rate is 78.9 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

78.9 /100k

Property Crime

256.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Tecumseh is served primarily by JOHNSON CO CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tecumseh, NE	National Avg
School District	JOHNSON CO CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tecumseh sees average highs of 35.2°F in January and 87.9°F in July, with 32.1 inches of annual precipitation and 22.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tecumseh, NE
Average High — January	35.2°F
Average High — July	87.9°F
Annual Precipitation	32.1"
Annual Snowfall	22.4"

Demographics

Metric	Tecumseh, NE	National Avg
Population	1,878	—
Median Age	38.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	24.1%	22.2%
65 and over	20.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Elk Creek, NE 7 mi Cook, NE 10 mi Johnson, NE 10 mi Steinauer, NE 12 mi Sterling, NE 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Tecumseh

Tecumseh, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68450

Tecumseh vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tecumseh, NE affordable or expensive?

Tecumseh's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tecumseh roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $99,300 and median rent is $831/month.

What is the crime rate in Tecumseh, NE?

Tecumseh's violent crime rate is 78.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 256.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tecumseh?

Public schools in Tecumseh are operated by JOHNSON CO CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHS. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tecumseh, NE a good place to live?

Tecumseh, NE has a population of 1,878, a median household income of $44,813, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Tecumseh?

Tecumseh averages 35.2°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.1 inches with about 22.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tecumseh?

Tecumseh, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68450.

What is the population of Tecumseh?

The population of Tecumseh, Nebraska is 1,878 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tecumseh?

Key numbers for living in Tecumseh: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $99,300, median household income $44,813, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tecumseh side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.