At a Glance
Median Income
$84,286
$29,958 per capita
Home Value
$141,700
Zillow: $200,674
Median Rent
$1,123/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
16.2% smoking rate
How Lakin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lakin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lakin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lakin residents earn a median household income of $84,286 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,958. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakin is $141,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,674. Median rent is $1,123/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
12.4% of adults in Lakin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakin has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,069
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density2,178/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,286
Per Capita$29,958
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$265M
Avg Weekly Wage$920
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,700
Rent$1,123
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$200,674
Housing Units811
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,023/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation3,005 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute20 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lakin was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Garden City Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.379 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.