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Lancaster, MO
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Lancaster, MO
At a Glance
How Lancaster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lancaster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lancaster a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lancaster residents earn a median household income of $47,361 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,018. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lancaster is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,255. Median rent is $388/month, with 19.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Lancaster reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Lancaster hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lancaster has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.