At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$33,489 per capita
Home Value
$97,100
Zillow: $306,340
Median Rent
$781/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
455/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Lanark Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lanark's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lanark a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lanark residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,489. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lanark is $97,100 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,340. Median rent is $781/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Lanark reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 455/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Lanark hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lanark has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,510
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,348/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$33,489
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$761M
Avg Weekly Wage$903
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,100
Rent$781
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$306,340
Housing Units729
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent76/100K
Property455/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary152/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation873 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Lanark was founded in 1861.
The median home in Lanark was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.