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Tescott, KS
City in Ottawa County, Kansas.
Population
235
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
609
ZIP codes
0
Tescott and its ZIP codes
Tescott at a glance
- Tescott is about 17 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Tescott, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ottawa County. PPP loans are for Tescott.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,948
1,274 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,471
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59.1M
FY 2026, $10,312 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Tescott, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
692
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
38
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 18°F
31.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tescott, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Tescott
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeverlyCity | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| CulverCity | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| AdaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| MinneapolisCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Lincoln CenterCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| BarnardCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| BenningtonCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| BavariaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| BrookvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| DelphosCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| WellsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| SalinaCity | 20 mi | 26.3 |
| SmolanCity | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| New CambriaCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| NilesCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| GlascoCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tescott, KS in?
- Tescott is in Ottawa County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Tescott, KS?
- About 235 people live in Tescott, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tescott?
- Nearby places include Beverly (5.2 mi), Culver (7.1 mi), Ada (10 mi), Minneapolis (12 mi), Lincoln Center (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023