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Tecumseh, Oklahoma

Introduction to Tecumseh, Oklahoma

Tecumseh, Oklahoma, in Pottawatomie county, is 28 miles E of Norman, Oklahoma and 35 miles SE of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Part of the surrounding Oklahoma City metro area, Tecumseh is home to some 6,098 residents.

Tecumseh History

Tecumseh was founded during the 1891 Land Run. Prior to that, Native Americans occupied the area. It was named in honor of a Shawnee chief, Chief Tecumseh. He fought with the British during the Battle of the Thames in 1813. It was the original county seat of Pottawatomie County, a position it served until 1930. The first brick courthouse of the city was built in 1897.

Tecumseh and nearby Attractions

  • Tecumseh Historical Museum
  • Lake Thunderbird State Park
  • Santa Fe Depot Museum
  • Henry Overholser Mansion
  • Timberlake Rose Rock Museum
  • Oklahoma City National Memorial Center

Things To Do In Tecumseh

Tecumseh provides amenities for several different types of recreational opportunities. It offers easy access to several museums, including the Seminole Nation Museum, the McClain County Museum, the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History and the Timberlake Rose Rock Museum. One can also plan a trip to the Lake Thunderbird State Park. In addition, Tecumseh hosts the Frontier Days celebration every September.

Tecumseh Transportation

Air transport facilities are available at Will Rogers World Airport.

Tecumseh Higher Education

One can pursue higher education from Rose State College, East Central University and the University of Oklahoma.

High Points

Tecumseh strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

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Affordability of Property Taxes
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Top 4%trophyTecumseh Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Tecumseh, OK

Comparing Tecumseh to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens76
Female Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population44
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity46
Well-Paid Single Men26
Well-Paid Single Women26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work48
Short Commute Times43
Public Transportation Use28
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents82
Housing Recently Built78
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime11
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