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Tecumseh, OK — ZIP 74873

Population: 10,924 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 74873 (Tecumseh, OK) is $167,619 — up 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $142,500 after a median 16 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, hail, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$167,619

Median home value

+5.2%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$167,619
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+15.5%
5-year appreciation
+36.7%
10-year appreciation
+121.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$167,619
House Price Index (state)
387.2 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$142,500
Median list price
$80,000
Median price per sqft
$67
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
12

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$656/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$820/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,027/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,335/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,541/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
OKLAHOMA YOUTH ACADEMY, TECUMSEH
Schools include
OYA CHARTER TECUMSEH 9TH-12TH, OYA CHARTER TECUMSEH 6TH-8TH, BARNARD ES, TECUMSEH EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR, TECUMSEH HS

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, hail, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
141
Days with Moderate air quality
215
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
162

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,355
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,959

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Oklahoma City National Memorial (35 mi)
National parks include
Oklahoma City National Memorial, Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Jones Air Park (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tinker Air Force Base (TIK) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SSM HEALTH ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL - SHAWNEE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+224 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
27.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.9%
Median annual property tax
$847
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
60.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,590
Average weekly wage
$872
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
107

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 74873State medianUS median
Median home value$167,619$184,904$289,727
Median sale price$142,500$213,750$325,000
Median days on market16 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$847$830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 74873?
$167,619.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 74873?
$142,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 74873?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 74873?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,027/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 74873?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, hail, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is ZIP 74873 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 74873?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 74873?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 74873?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 74873?
7 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 74873 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 74873?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 74873?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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