Tea SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in Tea summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Tea. Key points include:
There were 103 total crimes in Tea in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Tea is 1,278.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Tea is 136.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Tea is 1,142.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Tea is -39.66% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Tea Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Tea / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 103 | 1,278.7 | 1,948.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 136.6 | 362.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 12.4 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 22.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 99.3 | 283.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 92 | 1,142.1 | 1,586.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 9 | 111.7 | 194.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 75 | 931.1 | 1,195.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 99.3 | 195.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Tea summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Tea. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Dakota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Tea is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Tea is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Tea is $381,055.
The median income in Tea is $120,139.
Tea's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Tea Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Tea | South Dakota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 120 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 91 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Tea, SD Weather
The average high in Tea is 56.7° and the average low is 34.9°.
There are 52.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 26.4 inches of precipitation each year with 38.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Tea |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 52.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 26.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 38.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Tea Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Tea
The current population in Tea is 6,786. The population has increased 96.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,786 | 7.1% |
| 2023 | 6,339 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | 5,922 | 7.0% |
| 2021 | 5,535 | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 5,714 | 5.9% |
| 2019 | 5,397 | 5.9% |
| 2018 | 5,098 | 4.8% |
| 2017 | 4,866 | 5.1% |
| 2016 | 4,628 | 4.5% |
| 2015 | 4,427 | 4.8% |
| 2014 | 4,226 | 4.3% |
| 2013 | 4,053 | 4.6% |
| 2012 | 3,874 | 6.3% |
| 2011 | 3,646 | 5.6% |
| 2010 | 3,453 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Tea
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Tea is:
89.4% White with 6,066 White residents.
5.4% African American with 367 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.
1.4% Asian with 93 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.0% Two Or More with 206 Two Or More residents.
0.7% Hispanic with 46 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Tea | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.4% | 79.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.4% | 2.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Tea
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Tea is 47.2% female with 3,205 female residents.
Tea is 52.8% male with 3,580 male residents.
| Gender | Tea | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 49.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 50.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Tea for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Tea completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Tea completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Tea completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Tea completed some college.
26.0% of adults in Tea completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Tea completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Tea completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Tea completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Tea completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Tea | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 26.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Tea, South Dakota
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0.9% of households in Tea earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Tea earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.3% of households in Tea earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.6% of households in Tea earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.8% of households in Tea earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.3% of households in Tea earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.3% of households in Tea earn $75,000 to $99,999.
26.9% of households in Tea earn $100,000 to $149,999.
23.6% of households in Tea earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.7% of households in Tea earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Tea | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.9% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.3% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.6% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.8% | 11.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.3% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.9% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 23.6% | 8.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.7% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
