What are the schools like in Tekoa, WA?

Tekoa is served primarily by Tekoa School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Tekoa?

The median household income in Tekoa, WA is $43,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Tekoa, WA?

Tekoa has an average high temperature of 36.6°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Tekoa, WA affordable or expensive?

Tekoa's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tekoa is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $197,400 and the median rent is $728 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tekoa, WA?

Tekoa has a violent crime rate of 85.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 542.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tekoa, WA a Good Place to Live?

Tekoa is a small town of 661 in Washington, with a median household income of $43,333 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Tekoa stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Tekoa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tekoa 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: 97.9

Tekoa's overall cost of living index is 97.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tekoa costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tekoa, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$197,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$728	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tekoa's violent crime rate is 85.8 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

85.8 /100k

Property Crime

542.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Tekoa is served primarily by Tekoa School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tekoa, WA	National Avg
School District	Tekoa School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tekoa sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 28.5 inches of annual precipitation and 26.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tekoa, WA
Average High — January	36.6°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	28.5"
Annual Snowfall	26.2"

Demographics

Metric	Tekoa, WA	National Avg
Population	661	—
Median Age	58.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.2%	22.2%
65 and over	40.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Latah, WA 6 mi Tensed, ID 8 mi Farmington, WA 9 mi De Smet, ID 10 mi Oakesdale, WA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Tekoa

Tekoa, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99033

Tekoa vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tekoa, WA affordable or expensive?

Tekoa's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tekoa roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $197,400 and median rent is $728/month.

What is the crime rate in Tekoa, WA?

Tekoa's violent crime rate is 85.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 542.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tekoa?

Public schools in Tekoa are operated by Tekoa School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tekoa, WA a good place to live?

Tekoa, WA has a population of 661, a median household income of $43,333, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. 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 Tekoa?

Tekoa averages 36.6°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.5 inches with about 26.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tekoa?

Tekoa, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99033.

What is the population of Tekoa?

The population of Tekoa, Washington is 661 with a median age of 58.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tekoa?

Key numbers for living in Tekoa: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $197,400, median household income $43,333, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tekoa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.