At a Glance
Median Income
$60,339
$10,398 per capita
Home Value
$215,100
Zillow: $163,088
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
60.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
32.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
18.6% smoking rate
How Lacey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lacey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lacey a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lacey residents earn a median household income of $60,339 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,398. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 520 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lacey is $215,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,088. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
0.0% of adults in Lacey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
60.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lacey has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population684
Median Age11.9 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born23.7%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$60,339
Per Capita$10,398
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty32.9%
County GDP$819M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$163,088
Housing Units93
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity44.9%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation206 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+60.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lacey was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.2% of the population has a disability.
23.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.