Living in Lake Tekakwitha, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Tekakwitha · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Tekakwitha has 202 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $51,042 (28% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $109,600, the median rent is $900/month.
Lake Tekakwitha is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lake Tekakwitha at a glance
- Population
- 202
- Median age
- 51.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $51,042State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $109,600State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 96%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Lake Tekakwitha a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lake Tekakwitha
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Tekakwitha the median home value is $109,600, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 15% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $861 a month in housing costs.
Lake Tekakwitha median household income
The median household income in Lake Tekakwitha is $51,042 and the income per person is $31,474. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Lake Tekakwitha: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 109
- Owner-occupied
- 96%
- Renter-occupied
- 4%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.04
Lake Tekakwitha demographics
- Population
- 202
- Median age
- 51.2
- Under 18
- 9.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 99
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Tekakwitha ›
Education in Lake Tekakwitha
12.9% of adults 25 and older in Lake Tekakwitha have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Tekakwitha
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Drive alone
- 89.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.8%
Lake Tekakwitha vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Tekakwitha | 202 | $51,042 | $109,600 | $900 |
| LaBarque Creek | 1,457 | $133,083 | $455,600 | — |
| Pacific | 7,475 | $62,860 | $249,300 | $906 |
| Eureka | 13,081 | $108,394 | $379,200 | $1,252 |
| Gray Summit | 2,991 | $65,667 | $170,500 | $1,043 |
| Cedar Hill | 1,261 | $60,625 | $181,700 | — |
| Scotsdale | 216 | $85,625 | $247,900 | — |
| Byrnes Mill | 3,189 | $98,576 | $306,200 | $1,137 |
| Cedar Hill Lakes | 284 | $59,821 | $140,000 | $758 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Tekakwitha, MO?
The median household income in Lake Tekakwitha is $51,042, 28% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lake Tekakwitha?
The median home value in Lake Tekakwitha is $109,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Lake Tekakwitha?
The median gross rent in Lake Tekakwitha is $900 per month, about 15% of household income.
Is Lake Tekakwitha, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
What is the median age in Lake Tekakwitha?
The median age in Lake Tekakwitha is 51.2 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Lake Tekakwitha?
The average commute to work in Lake Tekakwitha is 27 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Tekakwitha?
The unemployment rate in Lake Tekakwitha is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Tekakwitha?
12.9% of adults in Lake Tekakwitha have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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